Nutrition Clinic
Individual nutrition counseling is available for Penn State students. Services are provided by a registered dietitian (RD) in a supportive and positive environment. The dietitian can help tailor your diet to meet your personal health needs, which may include:
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- High Blood Pressure
- Weight management
- Digestive Disorders
- Disordered Eating
- Food allergy, intolerance, and/or sensitivity
- Vegetarian and vegan diet
- General health and wellness
The registered dietitians can also assist you with:
- identifying dangerous dietary behaviors that may contribute to the development of an eating disorder as well as make appropriate referrals.
- maintaining a healthy, balanced eating pattern while coping with the pressures of campus life
- designing a nutritious meal plan within limited financial resources
- making healthful selections in the dining commons
- setting realistic nutrition goals and strategies for achieving them
Appointments can be scheduled online. Initial consultations last one hour. Follow-up appointments are arranged as needed. A clinical referral is not necessary. There is a fee for initial and return appointments.