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Healthy Eating on Campus. What are your Resources?. The Ideal College Student’s Diet. USDA Food Pyramid. USDA MyPlate. The Realities of Campus Dining. Did You Know…. UNCC Dining Services (also known as Chartwell’s ) has resources to help you eat healthier on campus
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Healthy Eating on Campus What are your Resources?
The Ideal College Student’s Diet USDA Food Pyramid USDA MyPlate
Did You Know… • UNCC Dining Services (also known as Chartwell’s) has resources to help you eat healthier on campus • There are free smartphone apps to help you make healthier decisions when choosing your foods. These apps are compatible with many Chartwell’s dining restaurants
MyFitnessPal • MyFitnessPal is a free calorie counter app • It provides users with an electronic food journal • Common foods found on campus can be searched in this app to find the nutritional content • It also serves as a fitness community to encourage healthy eating
Balanced U • Balanced University is a resource for students to find reliable health and nutrition information • Look for Balanced U themed meals in the university café with this logo
Nutrition Calculator • Use the UNCC dining website to find out about your current nutrition
Did you know… • UNC Charlotte offers FREE nutritional counseling to students from a registered dietician • Contact Katie Powers M.S. RD CSSD LDNmkpowers@uncc.edu704‑687‑7382