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Nutrition Services

Nutrition Services (Healthy Aggies) provide sound nutrition information through participation in campus events like the UC Davis Farmers Market with education and food tasting, Aggie Compass nutrition drop-in hours, ARC nutrition drop-in hours and by invitation in events hosted by campus partners.

We believe in advocating for healthy habits and living the most whole and balanced life possible during college and beyond.

What is Healthy Aggies (Nutrition Services)?

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Healthy Aggies is a student-run group funded and supervised by the LiveWell Assistant Director and Campus Recreation Registered Dietitian (RD).  Within this group there is one group of students working within the campus community. 

  • The Healthy Aggies Nutrition Peer Counselors

Healthy Aggies provide sound nutrition information through participation in campus events like the UC Davis Farmers Market with education and food tasting, Aggie Compass nutrition drop-in hours, ARC nutrition drop-in hours and by invitation in events hosted by campus partners.  We believe in advocating for healthy habits and living the most whole and balanced life possible during college and beyond. You can participate with the Healthy Aggies by

  • Signing up for our monthly newsletter 
  • Interacting with us on IG (@ucdavislivingwell)
  • Visiting our tabling activities
  • Attending drop-in hours – get your nutrition questions answered
  • Scheduling a Nutrition Consultation – a more in depth, personal discussion about your nutrition goals.

We provide evidence based nutrition information and our services are open to all UC Davis students and members of the UC Davis community. 

*We do not diagnose, treat or give medical advice.  If you are in need of such services we are happy to direct you to the appropriate resources.  Use our services to broaden your general nutrition knowledge, ask questions about something you heard about, and discuss work you are engaged in towards your own health goals. 

Meet Our Nutrition Counselors

Nutrition Peer Counselors are senior clinical nutrition students at UC Davis.  Classwork includes nutrition assessment, motivational counseling, and dietary requirements for various age groups.  Your counselor can help you simplify your life around food and cooking, help you set goals and take one step at a time towards the final habits you’re looking to incorporate for a lifetime of health. 

Read More About Our Counselors

Nutrition Consultations and Drop-In

Nutrition Consultation

Do you have questions about general nutrition? Our nutrition peer counselors are here to help! Sit down with our counselors for a remote Nutrition Consultation. If you aren't sure what to eat, how much to eat, or how to bump up your energy with food, our nutrition staff can talk with you about meeting your nutrition and overall health goals. 

In your consultation, you will be able to ask any questions you have regarding nutrition. You also have the option to complete a food frequency form. Our staff will then give you personal nutrition advice to improve your diet based on this form. Peer Counselors are not able to give dietary advice for medical conditions.

Fill out the food frequency form and/or pick a counselor to get started. Please contact the Living Well center at livewell@campusrec.ucdavis.edu to schedule your appointment. 

Fee: FREE

Drop-In Nutrition

Drop-in nutrition will resume in Spring 2024.

If you aren't sure what to eat, how much to eat, or how to bump up your energy with food, stop by the ARC and talk with our nutrition counselors about meeting your nutrition and overall health goals. Drop-In is the perfect time to ask our counselors your quick nutrition questions and find out more about our other nutrition services. 

Fee: FREE

Monday: 1 - 2pm

Tuesday: 9 - 10am

Wednesday: 11:30am - 12:30pm ***Cancelled 4/17***

Thursday: 1:30 - 2:30pm

Nutrition Education Resources

Providing educational content on several different platforms (in-house, social media & YouTube) is a vital component of our overall reach. 

We also provide direction on topics such as supplements & fad diets. Please see our policies on these topics below.

Living-Well Nutrition - Popular Diet Trends: Pros and Cons

Supplement Policy

MyPlate and Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Pro Tips for Protein Webinar Recording

Back to Basics Nutrition Webinar Recording

Eating Disorder Resources
Other On-Campus Resources

Follow Healthy Aggies

Facebook: Healthy Aggies at UC Davis

For more information, please visit The Healthy Aggies Blog

 

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