Nutrition Services

PHONE: (352) 294- 7582

Third Floor, SHCC – Room 3222

HOURS: Monday – Friday, by appointment only.

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At SHCC, we offer nutrition guidance in a respectful, non-judgmental and caring environment to help you develop lifelong healthy eating patterns. We provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for a variety of different medical conditions including: vegan and vegetarian lifestyles, general healthy eating, disordered eating concerns, diabetes and prediabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol issues, and GI disorders.

What to expect:   

We have a non-diet approach to nutrition counseling.  At your first appointment, we will discuss your needs and help you develop strategies for improving your health. 

To make an appointment, call 352-392-1161 and ask for an appointment with your assigned SHCC primary care provider (PCP) to obtain a nutrition referral.  If you see a medical provider outside of UF, they can also make a referral.

Who Can Be Seen?

Any currently enrolled UF student is eligible to be seen.  The tuition student health fee covers any patient financial responsibility for currently enrolled students, so there is no charge for enrolled students! 

Not an enrolled student?  

Post-doctoral students, student spouses, staff, and students NOT currently enrolled are responsible for any co-payment and/or what is not covered by insurance.  Please contact your insurance company to find out your financial responsibility before making an appointment.  Please note: Nutrition services are not always covered by insurance policies, so it is important to check before you make an appointment.  

Other options: 

How do I schedule a nutrition counseling appointment?

To make an appointment with a nutritionist, you will need a referral. Please view the 3-step process below:

  1. Call the SHCC at 352-392-1161 and tell the scheduler you would like to make an appointment with the nutritionist.
  2. An appointment will be made with your primary care provider to obtain a referral for nutrition services.
  3. After the referral has been processed, you will be directed to schedule an appointment for nutrition services.

Should you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please contact our office as soon as possible, and no later than the business day, prior to your scheduled appointment. This gives us time to schedule other patients who may be waiting for an appointment. Any patient who fails to show or cancels/reschedules an appointment and has not contacted our office by the business day prior to the appointment, will be charged a $25 fee. This fee is charged to the student’s bursar account, not billed to the insurance company. You may appeal the No Show fee by submitting an appeal form within 30 days of the missed appointment.

Disordered eating Concerns?

If you are struggling with disordered eating or worrying that your food intake is causing stress, we can help you find support and the next level of care that is appropriate for your recovery.

Online resources:  

When looking for a reliable source of nutrition information, it is helpful to look for a site that ends in “.gov, .org or .edu.”  If the website ends in “.com” they may be trying to sell you something, which is not always a safe option.  

  • ChooseMyPlate.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.
  • Nutrition.gov is a USDA-sponsored website that offers credible information to help you make healthful eating choices.
  • EatRight.org is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ (AND) 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.
  • Field and Fork Food Campus Food Program: The Field and Fork Campus Food Program is a collaboration to create awareness about food insecurity and sustainable food practices. The Pantry, intended to assist members of our campus community who experience food insecurity, offers fresh produce, non-perishable foods, canned goods and toiletries free of charge.