Nutrition

When you are managing a busy life with various responsibilities and opportunities for fun, who has time to think about what to eat every day?


Consistently eating nutrient-rich foods is beneficial, not just for your health but also for your well-being. Eating a wide variety of nutritious foods helps increase your energy and stamina and reduce your risk of chronic diseases. The following resources and links can help you get started on the road to nutritious eating!

Check out our nutrition resources for students!

Services at the University Health Services

For Students

  • Schedule an appointment with the UHS Registered Dietitian by stopping in or calling the Appointment Office at (510) 642-2000, or by scheduling an appointment on MyUCBerkeleyHealth. More about nutrition services for students on our Nutrition webpage.  
  • Health coaching helps you develop nutrition plans that work for your unique needs.   
  • Nutrition Services- nutrition therapy and education for all UC Berkeley students.  
  • For an online screening and self-guided healthy body image and eating program, check out The Body Positive. 
  • Eating Disorders Clinic - The clinic is an efficient way to provide medical treatment, with providers from different disciplines (the doctor, dietitian, and nurse) all present at a single visit.  
  • UC Berkeley Food Pantry   
  • Be Well Game Plan- Information about all areas of wellness.  

For Faculty/Staff

Blood Pressure

Cancer Prevention

  • American Cancer Society - Cancer information, including cancer facts, prevention and detection, tobacco cessation guide, food and fitness information, and information on getting involved in the fight against cancer.
  • American Institute for Cancer Research - Scientific-based Information and recommendations for cancer prevention through diet and nutrition.  
  • National Cancer Institute - Downloadable publications and fact sheets about nutrition and cancer prevention, including high-fiber, low-fat recipes for your favorite foods.

Cholesterol

  • American Heart Association - Learn how to lower your cholesterol and reduce the risk of a heart attack. This website includes dietary recommendations and heart-healthy recipes.

Diabetes

  • American Diabetes Association - This website provides information on nutrition guidelines for people with diabetes, as well as healthy recipes and tips for dining out.
  • Diabetes Digest provides up-to-date health information, recipe ideas, and a supply center featuring products and services to help you better control your health.
  • Joslin Diabetes Center - Affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Joslin Diabetes Center focuses on the research, care, and education of diabetes prevention and management.

Osteoporosis

  • National Institutes of Health Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center - The NIH ORBD~NRC mission is to provide patients, health professionals, and the public with an important link to resources and information on metabolic bone diseases, including osteoporosis, Paget's disease of the bone, osteogenesis imperfecta, and hyperparathyroidism.
  • National Osteoporosis Foundation - The National Osteoporosis Foundation is the leading nonprofit, voluntary health organization dedicated to promoting lifelong bone health to reduce the widespread prevalence of osteoporosis and associated fractures while working to find a cure for the disease through programs of research, education, and advocacy.

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • La Leche League International - La Leche League International's mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and the mother.
  • WomensHealth.gov - As part of the Office on Women's Health and the Department of Health and Human Services, this website offers downloadable educational materials and publications about breastfeeding, including how-tos, FAQ sheets, and current medical information, all free of charge to the public. Also includes links to other online resources and agencies for breastfeeding.   

Vegetarian

  • Vegetarian Resource Group - A comprehensive website for vegetarians and vegans alike! Lots of vegetarian and vegan recipes, plus resource lists, tips for traveling and eating vegetarian, and nutrition information. Also includes helpful tips for starting a vegetarian diet, as well as information for children on eating a vegetarian diet.
  • VegWeb.com - A resource guide for vegetarians, which includes recipes and a book list. This site also includes a Nutrition Analysis Tool to help you figure out a recipe's total grams and a breakdown of specific foods.

Vitamins, Supplements, and Herbs 

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