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As a busy college student, you want to eat well. With nutritious on-campus meals, cooking workshops and more, we’re here to help you feel your best.
Are you making every bite count? Learn how to eat healthy with MyPlate.gov.
College students are busy, yet now is an ideal time to establish good eating patterns and learn or develop the skill of making your own meals. Meals can be as simple or more involved. Ideally, include three food groups, grains, protein and fruit and/or vegetables, and some fat, to boost health and feel satisfied. Start slowly by making a few meals on your own when you have time. Tap your family for recipe favorites or discover your own. Add diversity over time. Cooking can help you save money, improve health, make social connections and give you more control over what you eat.
Eat more plant-based foods. Everything we do has a carbon footprint, including eating. Plant-based diets are less taxing on the environment. Including more plant-based foods/meals is good for your health, and the earth.
Check what you have on hand before making a shopping list. The acronym “FIFO” is helpful—the first food that you’ve brought into your home should be the first food you take out when you’re making your meals. Dates on food packages refer to “best quality” of the food by the manufacturer, and not the safety of the product (with the exception of baby food). Food may be safe to eat well past the dates on the packaging - use your nose and eyes.
Convenient access to fresh fruit. Grab a snack. Elevate your mood. Feed your body.
Different fruits available every Tuesday on North Campus and Wednesdays on South Campus.
North Campus (Tuesdays)
South Campus (Wednesdays)
Meet with UB’s registered dietitian to assess your current lifestyle and get individual nutrition counseling. We offer guidance on nutrition-related medical concerns, as well as provide support regarding eating on campus, body image, saving money on food and more. We promote a non-diet approach to eating that encourages self-compassion, diverse foods and body acceptance. We seek to encourage eating well and enjoying an active lifestyle.
Call Health Promotion, (716) 645-2837 ext. 0, to schedule a nutrition appointment. Please email Health Promotion for the quickest response.
Before your appointment, in your patient portal, click on Appointments. Then click on “Complete Questionnaire”. Complete the form as you feel comfortable. Form completed or not, please keep your scheduled appointment—we want to see you!
If you or someone you know has an eating disorder — including anorexia or bulimia — we have an Eating Disorders Team that can offer the counseling, medical care and nutritional support you need.
Student Life
University at Buffalo
114 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-2837; Fax: (716) 645-6234