According to the 2022 National College Health Assessment, University of Rochester students are falling short of the national dietary recommendations. For example, only 28.6% of students consume only 3+ servings of vegetables per day and 15.3% of students consume 3+ servings of fruits per day.
While nourishing, local food choices are readily available across campus, we realize your demanding schedule might make it difficult to choose these options. That’s why our nourishment and body image programs are created for the busy Rochester student. We provide practical tips and real-life strategies to help you fuel your mind and body.
We also recognize that food insecurity is a problem that many of our students face. According to the 2020 National College Health Assessment, 35.5% of students reported sometimes or often not being able to afford to eat balanced meals. 25.1% of students have skipped meals because they did not have enough money for food. If this is something you also struggle with, consider checking out the on-campus Food Pantry! The Food Pantry is open to all undergraduate and graduate students (more information below on hours and what’s available!).
Our line-up of nourishment and body image programs teach students that nutritious food can be Easy, Affordable, and Tasty. Check out our online program and cooking demonstration below.
According to a survey conducted in the Fall of 2021, 48% of participants indicated that they don’t pay attention to how they feel when they are eating. 27% of those participants also reported that they were stressed out most of the time. Research has shown that mindful eating can help cultivate increased awareness of hunger and fullness, enhanced self-compassion, improve digestion, better focus, and reduce stress and anxiety.
Challenge yourself each day to implement a new strategy to help you pay attention to what you you eat and how you eat it. That could mean turning off the technology while you enjoy lunch, becoming more aware of when you’re hungry (and when you’re not), or feeling motivated to choose foods that are both satisfying and nourishing.
This program is customized to YOU, so that you can make the changes you need to EAT Mindfully. Right now, EAT Mindfully is on pause as we revamp the curricula! Stay tuned in the next semester for an updated version.