About Us

History

BU’s Nutrition & Fitness Center (BUNFC) was established in 2004 to expand a successful pilot nutrition & physical activity program developed for BU faculty and staff. In 2005, the BUNFC began collaborating with BU Dining Services, the Fitness and Recreation Center, the Office of Residence Life, Student Health Services, and Occupational Health to increase health and wellness opportunities across the Charles River Campus. Currently the BUNFC is staffed by three, full-time, licensed registered dietitians and provides a variety of services to the BU community and the general public.

Mission

Our mission is to translate current, evidence-based research into practical food and activity recommendations to help individuals achieve realistic health goals in keeping with their lifestyle demands and preferences.

Staff

STACEY A. ZAWACKI, MS, RD, LD
Director, Nutrition & Fitness Center
Stacey is a licensed, registered dietitian with a Masters degree in Exercise Science from Boston University and is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Public Health program at Boston University's School of Public Health. In addition to helping individuals develop healthy behaviors to prevent or manage elevated body weight, eating disorders, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, it is Stacey's goal to develop model health promotion programs for institutions including Weight Loss Essentials and the Sargent Choice Healthy Dining Program.

Sarah Butler MS, RD, LD
Nutritionist, Nutrition & Fitness Center
Sarah is a licensed, registered dietitian with a Masters degree in Nutrition from Boston University. As an undergraduate Boston University student Sarah was awarded the MDA Outstanding Dietetic Student of the Year for her involvement in the development of the Sargent Choice Healthy Dining Program. Sarah is passionate about helping people practice optimal nutritional behaviors for their individual lifestyles and specializes in vegetarian nutrition, disordered eating practices and weight management.

Laura Thompson MS, RD, LD
Nutritionist, Nutrition & Fitness Center
Laura Thompson is a licensed, registered dietician with a Masters degree in Nutrition from Boston University. Before moving to Boston, Laura completed her undergraduate education at Bradley University where she ran cross-country and track as a Division I athlete. With her specific interests in nutrition for exercise and sports performance, weight management, and overall health and wellness, Laura is enthusiastic about teaching and helping individuals make sense of confusing health messages. In addition to her position with the BU Nutrition & Fitness Center, Laura is a member of both the Massachusetts Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Council and the American Dietetic Association.