Nutrition and You

On-staff dietitian

These can be some of the best years of your life as you study, prepare yourself for a lifelong career, work and recreate here at ISU. We want to assist you with your nutritional needs to make these years as healthy as possible for you. Our registered, licensed dietitians are in a unique position to answer your questions and provide reliable nutrition information.

Unlimited private nutrition counseling is also available----

Email the Registered, Licensed Dietitian

National Nutrition Month ®

National Nutrition Month ® is coming this March. Click on the line to the right for more information.

Nutrition Information Available

If you are interested in nutrition information, an abbreviated version of the nutrition facts label is available! You can find the specific menu information:

• In the dining centers (Maple-Willow Larch, Oak-Elm, and Union Drive Marketplace) by way of ingredient labels at the point of service or nutrition posters
• In the cafés in a notebook kept behind the counter—just ask!
• At the Memorial Union Food Court in a notebook—available for viewing at your request!
• On-line for the dining centers (see dining center menus), the cafés, and vending

You can also find general nutrition information:

• In the nutrition brochure racks in each dining center; browse through the various titles for quick nutrition tips and take the pamphlets with you.
• On-line under “Nutrition Topics.”
• By clicking on the listed "Nutrition Links."

Disclaimer: Nutrient values are useful guides but must be considered estimates. The nutrient content of a food can vary due to natural factors like soil quality and climate as well as processing and preparation variations. Manufacturers may change their formulation without our knowledge. And, the portion sizes may vary slightly which will affect the nutrient content. Please consider this information carefully when making selections. To better understand how to read and interpret a nutrition label, go to www.cfsan.fda.gov