Nutrition Services

To make an appointment with the SHCC’s registered dietitian,
please contact your primary medical team.
Click here to visit the “Contact” page.
LOCATION: Infirmary Building, 1 Fletcher Drive
Check-in is at Team F.
HOURS (subject to change during holidays/breaks):
Fall/Spring: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Summer: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Currently enrolled students can meet with a registered dietitian for nutrition education and counseling. There is no charge for this service and you do not need a referral to schedule an appointment.
Call Nutrition Services directly to schedule an appointment. You will need to bring a completed Nutrition Questionnaire (PDF) and Food Record (PDF) to your first appointment.
During the first session we will begin an assessment, discuss nutrition recommendations and help you develop a plan to achieve your nutrition goals. After this, you are eligible to schedule follow-up appointments.
Services
Nutrition Services can address:
- Weight gain
- Weight loss
- Eating disorders
- Vegan and vegetarian lifestyles
- Gluten-free living
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure and high cholesterol
- Tips for busy college students
- General nutrition information
Gator Grub cookbook and farmers markets
The Gator Grub cookbook was developed by registered dietitians with students’ busy lifestyles in mind. We also encourage students to visit U-Pick Farms and/or Farmers Markets in the area to pick up locally grown or produced foods.
Gator Fuel 101
Gator Fuel 101 is a newsletter created and distributed by the GatorWell Health Promotion Services nutrition staff.
- Gator Fuel 101 – Cholesterol
- Gator Fuel 101 – Blood Pressure
- Gator Fuel 101 – Portion Sizes
- Gator Fuel 101 – Diets
Online presentations
Best viewed in Internet Explorer.
Campus resources
Additional information
- ChooseMyPlate.gov (formerly MyPyramid.gov), created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, helps individuals use the established Dietary Guidelines for Americans to: make smart choices from every food group; find balance between food and physical activity; get the most nutrition out of calories; and stay within daily calorie needs.
- EatRight.org is the American Dietetic Association’s (ADA) comprehensive website for students, health professionals and the general public. Contains trustworthy, science-based food and nutrition information.
- EDIS, the Electronic Data Information Source of the UF/IFAS Extension, contains information about health and nutrition in Florida, including: 4-H health; disease prevention and management; eating well; health care; hygiene; medicines and supplements; mental health; physical activity; physical health; pregnancy and fertility; and health and nutrition for special populations.