When you eat better, you feel better. Healthy eating is not a diet. It means making changes you can live with and enjoy for the rest of your life. It’s also one of the best things you can do to prevent and control many health problems.
If you have questions about food, we have answers. Our wonderful registered dietitian (RD) can help you develop a plan to achieve your health goals. Sessions include personalized nutrition education on any topic of interest, including weight loss, heart-healthy eating, digestive health, and more. One-on-one nutritional counseling is available at no charge for all IU employees, their spouses on an IU-sponsored medical plan, and IU retirees by appointment.
Offered throughout the year, excluding June & July.
E-mail askanrd@iu.edu to schedule an appointment. (IU Bloomington, check out the online scheduler.)
Find out more about Healthy Meeting Guidelines.
Healthy IU embraces the national Reach Healthy Communities nutritional guidelines for meals, snacks, and beverages.
Nutrition Criteria for a Healthy Meal
• 500-600 calories per meal
• Max 10% calories from saturated fat
• No trans fat
• Less than 1000 mg sodium per meal
• Includes two or more of the following: fruit/vegetable, whole grain, lean protein
Side Item Nutrition Criteria
• Less than 250 calories
• Max 10% calories from saturated fat
• No trans fat
• Less than 500 mg sodium
Healthy Beverage Guidelines
• Water is the healthiest choice and is the preferred choice
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