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Eating and Nutrition

UHS Nutritionist

Good nutrition is an essential part of a healthy life. Together with regular exercise, healthful eating can prevent or improve many medical problems.

UHS’ Nutrition Services can help with issues including:
• weight control;
• eating disorders;
• athletic nutrition;
• nutrition for medical conditions; or
• general dietary questions.

Services are available to anyone who has paid that semester’s Student Health Fee. Check out the Health Topics A to Z section of this site for lots of information on healthy eating.


Meet the nutritionist!


Eating disorders
UHS’ Eating Disorders Clinic uses a team approach, combining nutrition, counseling and medical care to treat anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other concerns. For an appointment, call (413) 577-5101.

Athletic nutrition
Diet and athletic performance go together. That’s why UMass Athletics and UHS work together to offer nutritional consultations at Boyden Gymnasium. Student athletes can receive dietary evaluation, discuss nutritional issues and learn about eating for peak results.

Dietitians on Duty
Learn about eating well at your dining commons! Twice a month from 5 – 6 p.m., Dietitians on Duty brings a UHS nutritionist and a Dining Services dietitian to you. Drop by to ask questions and have fun with food! For more information, call Health Education, (413) 577-5181.


Eating Disorders Clinic

Concerned about your eating? Schedule an evaluation with UHS’ Eating Disorders Clinic.

About your appointment
Your session begins with a 45-minute meeting with a nutritionist, who'll discuss your diet history with you. Then you’ll meet with a physician for a 30-minute medical evaluation. Finally, you and the team meet together to develop a plan.

Before your appointment, you’ll need blood tests. If you’ve had blood work within the past two weeks, ask your provider to fax the results to us, at (413) 577-5440. Otherwise we’ll order tests at the UHS lab before your appointment.

Talk about it
Food and feelings often go hand-in-hand. Talk about what’s on your mind with a counselor from UHS’ Mental Health Services. Call 545-2337 for an appointment.