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Nutrition & Physical Activity

Our Philosophy

The eating and physical activity habits you develop during your college years can contribute to health conditions later in life, but more importantly, those habits play a role in your ability to cope with today's stress. For example, you may experience an inability to concentrate because of skipping breakfast, or you may have weight gain from excess calories. Physical activity plays an equally important role in maintaining a healthy weight and relieving stress. Wellness Education Services is a resource to help you:
Learn skills to make balanced food choices
Stay active in multiple ways, not just by "working out"

UB Nutrition Programs & Resources

Programs

• Snacking Tuesdays: enjoy free, nutritious snacks from Wellness Education Services. Check WTH calendar for hours and dates.
• Farmers Market: enjoy the convenience of shopping on campus for local produce and goods. Check WTH calendar for hours and dates.
• Cultural Cooking Series (Life & Learning Workshops): experience new flavors and make new friends during monthly student-led cooking workshops. Register through Life & learning Workshops.
• Nutrition & Environment Class: course offered every semester that allows students to make the connection between what we eat and how it impacts the environment.

Services

1. Nutrition Consultation: questions or concerns about eating, or do you want to eat better? You can meet with UB's registered dietitian for assistance.
2. Eating Disorders Team: provides help for students who are struggling with an eating disorder, weight issues, and body image concerns. The team consists of medical providers, counselors, and a registered dietician. The team offers coordinated outpatient treatment and assists students in accessing community resources for inpatient and intensive, long-term outpatient treatment. More information...
3. Workshops (by request): Nutrition Jeopardy, Quick Meals on a Tight Budget, and Eating Healthy on Campus. Request Form
4. Wellness Suite: books, videos, magazines and other nutrition resources. Call us or stop in for more information.

Nutrition FAQs

• Weight Management
• Healthy Eating on Campus
• Dining Hall Eating Tips
• Tips for Saving Money
• Fast Food, Restaurants and Eating Out
• Top Ten Tips for Tasty and Healthy Meals

Helpful Websites

• Cooking 101 - meal planning, healthy recipes, etc.
• Food Safety & Food Storage Tips (see consumer advice)
• Sports Nutrition
• Nutrition Tools:
  • ChooseMyPlate.gov
  • Daily Plate
• Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements:
  • http://ods.od.nih.gov/Health_Information/Health_Information.aspx
  • ConsumerLab.com
• Women's Nutrition:
  • http://www.womenshealth.gov/fitness-nutrition/
  • Nutrition.gov
  • Center for Young Women's Health
• Men's Nutrition:
  • Nutrition.gov
  • http://www.eatright.org/menshealth/ (why men need more fruits and vegetables)

Physical Activity Programs & Resources

1. Wellness Education offers programs on a variety of activities. Check out "Wellness & Recreation" in Life & Learning Workshops
   • Yoga
   • Universal Yoga
2. Staying Active at UB

Other Physical Activity Resources

• Recreation and Intramural Services
• American College Sports Medicine
• MyPlate SuperTracker