Nutrition

Are you looking to make changes in your lifestyle and focus on healthier eating habits?

Several times every day, we make food choices that influence our body’s health. Students who are interested in learning more about nutrition and dietary changes can meet with our campus’ Registered Dietitian.  With the support of the Office of Wellness Education, the Registered Dietitian is on hand to create programming, showcase healthy eating choices, and meet one-on-one with students.

Why should students care about good nutrition?

·    To IMPROVE overall health and wellness

·    To INCREASE energy levels and concentration

·    To REACH and MAINTAIN an optimal body weight

·    To OPTIMIZE athletic performance

Reasons to set up an appointment with the Registered Dietitian:

  •     Healthy eating on campus
  •     Weight management
  •     Medical Nutrition Concerns (diabetes, food allergies, and heart health)
  •     Making improvements to current eating habits
  •     Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-Free nutrition
  •     Emotional issues with food
  •     Healthy eating on a budget
  •     Sports nutrition


To make an appointment:

We are committed to helping students take control of their own health and nutrition as a cornerstone to their success. Any students interested in making an appointment should email the Dietitian directly at connella@stjohns.edu
Appointments are available at Student Health Center in DaSilva Hall. Appointments are confidential and last approximately 30 minutes.

Please CLICK HERE to complete the following form and bring it with you to your initial appointment. Also, begin to think about your normal diet and consider strengths and weaknesses along with specific goals you would like to discuss with the dietitian. After the initial appointment, you are eligible to schedule follow-up appointments.

CAMPUS DIETITIAN

Amy Connell, BS, MA, RD, ATC
Campus Dietitian/Sports Nutritionist
connella@stjohns.edu
718-990-7984

Additional Resources

Choose MyPlate.gov MyPlate illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet using a familiar image a place setting for a meal. Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate or in your cup or bowl. To learn more about building a healthy plate check out this website.USDA Nutrition  Providing easy, online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers.

EatRight.org The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. This website is a comprehensive guide for students, health professionals and the general public that contains science-based food and nutrition information.

 

Looking for something nutritious on campus?

  
    
 		   CLICK HERE  to see a few of our Queens favorites. 
    CLICK HERE  to see a few of our Manhattan favorites.
    CLICK HERE  to see a few of our Staten Island favorites.
  
    CLICK HERE  for Your Gluten-Free Guide to Montgoris

 

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