Nutrition

Healthy eating and its role in healthy living

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, healthy eating refers to: consuming a variety of nutrient-dense foods and beverages within and among the basic food groups; choosing foods that limit the intake of saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, and added sugars and salt; and meeting recommended intakes within energy needs by adopting a balanced eating pattern of nutrient-dense foods. Nutrient-dense foods are those that provide substantial amounts of vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) and are not high in calories.

Healthy Eating UC San Diego Dining Services can help you eat healthy. Go tp the UCSD Housing and Dining Nutrition Page and learn more.

UC San Diego Weight Management Group

In this quarterly group, a dietitian, a psychologist and a physician facilitate the weekly meetings that focus on diet, exercise and behavior modification. The meetings are free to registered students and are held every Thursday from 3-4 p.m. in the Student Health Administrative Conference Room (142, first floor). For more information, please feel free to contact Heather Cohen, MPH, RD at hmccracken@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-2058. Nutrition Counseling All students are eligible to have one-on-one meetings with one of our dietitians for diet and nutrition counseling. A computerized analysis of the student's diet is generated based on their current intake. Students can make an appointment for Nutrition Counseling by calling the Central Scheduling phone (858) 534-8089. For more information go to the Weight Management Group Site.

Personal Weight Loss Solutions

Get in the best shape of your life! Let our UCSD expert trainers help you adjust your attitudes about eating and exercise, once and for all! This is an eight week program which meets once a week for an hour. The program will include small group instructional workouts and nutritional guidelines for weight loss. The program fees are $45 for students $60 for fac/staff with rec card $90 for community with rec card $120 community without rec card. For more information please contact the Program Director Terri Dowie tdowie@ucsd.edu or 822-3123 or go to the Student Personal Wellness Program website.

Benefits of Healthy Eating

  • Sleep better
  • Less sickness (more healthy)
  • Better skin (complexion)
  • More energy
  • Feel better overall
  • May prevent cancer, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, etc.
  • More satisfied with food choices
  • Better athletic performance
  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Better digestion
  • Better mood
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