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Virginia Tech Dining is doing its part to keep you and the planet healthy.

We’re making changes that will benefit you and minimize our impact on the environment by decreasing food processing needs and supporting organic and local growers. Here are some of the changes you’ll see:

More whole grains

More locally grown foods

New organic choices at Deet’s Place

Fewer trans fats

One component of the program gives students an opportunity to talk about their nutritional needs directly with the Student Programs administrative dietitian, Jenny Lindsey .  One-on-one appointments may be scheduled with Jenny or for individual questions at other times, you can e-mail Jenny at yes@vt.edu .

The New Pyramid is Here!

 

MyPyramid.gov

The USDA has released a new pyramid to help people learn about healthy eating.  MyPyramid is a personalized approach that creates a pyramid to your age, gender and activity level.  The website MyPyramid.gov gives you this customized pyramid along with tons of information on healthy eating.

 

Nutrition Information for Menu Items

You can use our interactive nutrition analysis program to view today's menu and to find the nutrition information for menu items.

 

Check out our blog!

If you are looking for a great place to find more nutrition information including facts, recipes, and discussions on a wide range of topics, check out our Healthier Hokie blog.

 

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Reliable Nutrition Web Sites

Are you looking for more on a nutrition topic and don't know where to get reliable information? You are not alone. There are many websites that seem to give knowledgable advice, but in reality, they're not a reliable source.

Check out the list below to find reliable information on various nutrition topics.

General Information

Vegetarianism

Special Dietary Needs

Eating Disorders

  • The Center for Eating Disorders: A medical center which provides information and programs for treatment of bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating disorders.
  • ANRED: A non-profit organization that provides info about anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating, compulsive exercising, and other less well-known food and weight disorders.
  • Eating Disorder Recovery Online: Provides services and information to assist people exhibiting characteristics of disordered eating.

Sports Nutrition

For questions, comments and suggestions regarding the YES program contact Ms. Jenny Lindsey, Student Programs administrative dietitian, at yes@vt.edu or at (540) 231-6431.

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