Health Promotion

• NAU Campus Health Services offers low cost medical nutrition therapy for students for:
  • Medical Conditions requiring nutrition therapy (Heart disease, Kidney Disease, Diabetes, PCOS)
  • Food allergies and intolerances
  • GI disorders (Celiac Disease, IBS, etc.)
  • Eating disorders
  • Weight concerns
  • Note: There is a cost associated with nutrition counseling appointments, which varies depending on insurance plans. Please contact your insurance provider to determine what is covered.
• Are you just trying to eat healthier, but not sure where to start? Check out our event calendar!
  • You can also set up a time with a peer health coach to help you meet your goals.
• Are you on the meal plan and have a special dietary need or food allergy? Get free help navigating your options on campus from our registered dietitian.

If you or a friend are struggling with an eating disorder, there are resources available. Below are resources for eating disorder support.

• Campus Health Services: Schedule an appointment for counseling, psychiatric care, medical evaluation, and nutrition counseling
• National Eating Disorders Association: Articles, resources, and screening tools
• Proud2BMe: Body positive resources, activism, and support
• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders: Information, education, and awareness resources to support people with eating disorders
• ULifeline: Free, online confidential screening tool that screens for various mental health issues, including eating disorders

• Has the food you’ve bought ever not lasted?
• Have you ever cut the size of your meals or skipped meals?
• Did you ever eat less than you felt you should or been hungry but didn’t eat at all?

If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you’re not alone-it’s estimated that 36% of college students (University of Wisconsin Hope Lab) are facing food insecurity.  Resources for you include:

• Louie’s Cupboard: On Campus Food Pantry
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Formerly the Food Stamp Program): Learn more about eligibility and apply online
• SNAP Eligibility: Take an online assessment to determine your SNAP eligibility
• Budgeting: Learn more about money management and budgeting as a student.
• Good Food on a Tight Budget: Online guide for grocery shopping on a budget.

Confused by nutrition messages in the media or at the grocery store? Read more about nutrition from these credible sources.

• MyPlate: A simple tool from the United States Department of Agriculture to help you meet your nutrition needs-features recipes, tips, and more.
• NAU Campus Dining: Find hours, locations, and nutrition information for dining on campus
• The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Recipes, articles, and videos that address everything from basic healthy eating to fad diets and beyond.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Research, recent statistics, and resources to help improve nutrition in individuals and the community
• The Harvard School of Public Health: Nutrition news and information regarding basic nutrition science and ways to achieve a healthy diet
• Dietary Supplement Fact Sheets: updated information on common supplements from the National Institutes of Health
• USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center: USDA information on dietary supplements safety and efficiency