Nutrition

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Nutrition

Talk to our registered dietitians.

Student Health Services offers unlimited one-on-one nutrition counseling to students at no charge, provided by our registered dietitians.

These services focus on nutrition and physical activity assessment, and self-guided goal setting. The dietitian will not ask you to make changes you do not seek yourself, but rather help organize your goals into small, measurable, attainable objectives.

The registered dietitian can give you guidance with:
  • General nutrition questions
  • Eating on campus
  • Improving current eating habits
  • Eating on a budget
  • Grocery shopping and food planning
  • Medical concerns (diabetes, heart health, etc.)
  • Food allergies and intolerances
  • Vegetarian/vegan nutrition
  • Cooking skills
  • Emotional eating
  • Disordered eating
  • Sports and fitness nutrition

COMMON QUESTIONS:

To make an appointment, call 541-737-9355 or schedule via the patient portal.

Nutrition appointments are available via telehealth or at the Health Center (850 SW 26th St.). Appointments are available only to students, confidential and approximately 50 minutes.

There is no charge, though a few will be charged to your account if you fail to show up to a scheduled appointment. Appointments are unlimited in order to best assist you with your goals.

 

Preparing for your first appointment

Begin to think about your normal diet, and consider strengths and weaknesses along with specific goals you would like to discuss with the dietitian.

Other services

The dietitians are also available to provide nutrition education on a variety of nutrition-related topics to on-campus groups.

 
Appointment locations

Nutrition appointments are available via telehealth or in the new Health Center. 

 
Contact us:
  • For appointments: schedule at 541-737-9355 or via the patient portal
  • Confidential fax: 541-737-9665

What is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist?

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What is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist?

A registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) is a food and nutrition expert who has:
  • Completed a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university (some RDNs also have post-graduate degrees)
  • Completed an accredited supervised practice program
  • Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • Completed continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration

Because of the education required to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, RDNs are health professionals who are best equipped to help you meet your food and nutrition goals.

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