Nutrition is much more complicated than you might think, and coming to college with no knowledge on how to eat healthy makes it even harder.
UW Oshkosh has a plethora of amazing resources available for those trying to get a handle on their eating habits.
1. Get in contact with our on-site registered dietitian
Carese Walczyk is UWO’s registered dietitian. She uses a whole picture approach to nutrition to help students find the best nutrition options to fit their needs. Whether you’re looking to get healthy recipe ideas or heal a bad relationship with food, Carese is your girl.
She offers one-on-one nutrition counseling, sports performance consultations, allergen and specialty diet support and more.
If you’re interested in setting up an appointment with Carese, email .
2. Use BeWell
BeWell is a program that was created by Aladdin Campus Dining. BeWell makes it easier to choose well when you’re making your plate. It combines nutrition science and trendy recipes to help support healthy diet choices.
Any time you see a blueberry symbol next to the food being served, it means it qualifies as a BeWell offering. To qualify, foods must contain at least three of the five BeWell categories: contain a plant-based, whole food(s), contain a healthy fat, contain a lean protein or plant-based protein, have limited added sugar, and contain a high fiber food or probiotic food.
To learn more about the BeWell program, visit uwoshkosh.campus-dining.com/bewell/.
3. Check out the online menu feature
Using the online menus, you can see everything being offered at all of the dining spots on campus. The online menu breaks down the calorie count, macronutrients, allergens and diet category to make it easy for you to craft your perfect meal.
You can even use the build-your-own feature to check out what’s really going into your salad or sandwich.
The online menu feature is a great way to plan your meals before you go. To access the online menu, visit menus.campus-dining.com/eliorna/e1586.
