Eating Well

Student Wellness Services provides support for creating and maintaining healthy eating behaviors. Intuitive eating is an approach that teaches you how to create a healthy relationship with your food, mind and body.

To learn more about intuitive eating, check out:

10 Principles of Intuitive Eating

University Housing & Dining offers nutrition information and a wide variety of nutritious food options for students, including those with dietary accommodations.

Websites with nutrition information

Food and Nutrition Information - Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics at EatRight.Org and Key Topics at ChooseMyPlate.gov
Individual Nutrition/Calorie Needs - MyPlate Plan at ChooseMyPlate.gov
Eating on Campus - UNI Dining Meal Plans and Services
Spend Smart, Eat Smart - Grocery Budget Calculator
Mindful Eating - Michelle May at AmIHungry.org

Helpful tips & ideas

Eating concerns

Types and Symptoms of Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Self-Assessment
How to Help Someone
UNI Campus Resources: Eating Well & Eating Concerns

For support and guidance regarding eating well, or if you are concerned about your eating habits, please contact one of the following on-campus resources:

Call 319-273-2009 to set-up an appointment for a physical assessment at the Student Health Clinic.
Call 319-273-2676 to schedule an individual counseling appointment through the Counseling Center.
Call 319-273-6937 or email nutrition@uni.edu to set-up an appointment with the on-campus administrative dietitian, Stacey Runde or Lisa Smith.
Schedule a Wellness Coaching session online. Individual Wellness Coaching sessions are available to explore ways to create a healthy relationship with your food, mind and body with a trained wellness coach.