Programs

BU Students

Individual Nutrition Counseling

College is an important transitional time for students. On one hand, college presents a wonderful opportunity to cultivate food preferences and lifestyle practices to promote a lifetime of health and wellbeing. On the other hand, navigating in a sea of overwhelming food choices and constant social pressures is very challenging. The BUNFC will provide you with the knowledge and expertise you need to meet your health goals. With support from Student Health Services, Dining Services and Athletics, every student is entitled to one nutrition counseling session with a BUNFC registered dietitian at no charge. Students at nutritional risk for any reason are eligible for more sessions.

Weight Loss Essentials

Weight Loss Essentials is a unique program designed to facilitate safe and healthy weight loss for students with a Body Mass Index of 25 or higher. This program is based on the scientific evidence about nutrition and activity for safe and effective weight loss. Components of the program include individual counseling and group support. Participants are guided through an assessment of their nutrient needs in order to establish realistic goals for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight in keeping with their lifestyle demands and constraints, food preferences and health goals. Skills and strategies for meal planning, dining out, food shopping, and recipe modification are emphasized.

Group Nutrition Sessions

BUNFC offers a regular schedule of group sessions to students with similar nutrition interests and needs. In addition, group sessions may be customized to meet the unique interests and needs of your team, club, residence hall group, etc.

PDP Credit Nutrition Courses

These courses are offered at the Fitness and Recreation Center each semester. All courses are designed to foster skills and strategies for meal planning, dining out, food shopping, and recipe modification through interactive sessions, field trips and cooking demonstrations. Current offerings include:

  • Healthy Dieting (PDP NT 100/101)
    Just as every person is unique, every person's healthy diet must also be unique.  This course emphasizes the scientific evidence about nutrition and activity for safe and effective weight loss.  Participants are guided through an assessment of their nutrition needs, health goals, food preferences, lifestyle demands and constraints, in order to establish realistic goals for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.  Skills and strategies for meal planning, dining out, food shopping and recipe modification are introduced during interactive sessions.
  • Sports Nutrition (PDP NT 102)
    Whether exercising for fun, good health, or competition, good nutrition is essential to stay energized throughout the day and during activity. Learn how to balance food with active living by participating in class discussions and interactive sessions about the most important nutrients and foods for health, exercise and injury prevention. Essential information is provided about protein, carbohydrate, fat, and fluid, as well as supplements and ergogenic aids, to help you plan your high-performance diet.
  • Vegetarian Nutrition (PDP NT 103)
    Vegetarian eating practices may result in reduced risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, obesity and some forms of cancer. However, simply avoiding animal products does not ensure a healthier bottom line. This course is for anyone interested in learning more about vegetarian lifestyles and reaping the benefits of a well-planned vegetarian diet. Nutrients of concern and appropriate vegetarian food sources are covered for each type of vegetarian from vegan to flexitarian. Skills and strategies for nutritious and delicious meal planning, food shopping, recipe modification and dining out are introduced during interactive sessions.

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