Nutrition Information and Services

Eat Fresh, Stay Healthy!

We are dedicated to helping our customers maintain a healthy lifestyle, by providing the information and support needed to make healthy choices.

Our Registered Dietitian works with our team to ensure a variety of fresh and nutritious options are offered on our residential dining menus.  We are committed to working with students to meet their individual dietary needs. Please let us know if you have a food allergy/intolerance or other special dietary need by completing this form.  You may also contact our Registered Dietitian directly at 315-312-3284 to set up an appointment.

For your convenience we have identified some of our vegan options and gluten free products that we carry.

Every selection from our monthly Dining Center menus have detailed nutrition fact labels.  You can also calculate the total nutrients for items on your tray by clicking on the plus sign (+) to add items to the My Plate tab.  You will notice that we identify all of our vegetarian items online with the  symbol.

If you are looking for a healthier option check out our Heart Healthy entrees identified the the  symbol.  These options all meet a set of nutritional criteria:

< 500 Calories

≤ 7 g Saturated Fat

< 30% Recommended Daily Value for Total Fat

≤ 700 mg Sodium

≤ 90 mg Cholesterol

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Ask the RD a question and follow our Oswego Nutrition blog for current nutrition topics geared toward college students.

Oswego Dining has joined the international movement of Meatless Mondays.  Their goal is to cut out meat one day a week for our health and the health of the planet.  Join us and choose the vegetarian option on Mondays.

Try it Today!

Asparagus
Brussels Sprouts
Edamame
Flank Steak
Grilled Salmon
Pork Chops
Quinoa
Tomato Basil Pizza Burger
Winter Squash

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March 2012 - Eating on the Run & Feel Great for Spring Break
April 2012 - Nutrition Myths: True or False? & Fueling for Finals

The following links can help you make healthy choices:

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Nutrition.gov
• Fruits & Veggies More Matters
• My Plate
• National Institute of Health
• Office of Dietary Supplements

Boston Vegan Association
The Vegan Society
The Vegetarian Resource Group
Vegetarian Nutrition
Vegetarian Society
Vegetarian Times
Choose MyPlate Tips for Vegetarians

Food Allergy Resouces
Food Allergy Initiative
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
EpiPen
FAAN College Network
Free Medical Alert IDs
 

Gluten and Celiac Disease Resources
American Celiac Disease Alliance
Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University
Celiac Disease Foundation
Celiac Sprue Association
Gluten Freely
Gluten Intolerance Group
National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse

There are a variety of other health services offered on campus include Campus Recreation that provides students, faculty and staff with opportunities to participate in a wide variety of formal and informal, skilled and unskilled activities designed to promote health and wellness.

The Campus Fitness Centers are equipped with free weights and associated equipment, Cybex equipment, a variety of cardiovascular equipment, and offer a wide variety of group exercise classes.

The Lifestyle Center addresses a variety of health issues including alcohol, drugs, general wellness, sexual health, and violence prevention.

The Mary Walker Health Center provides primary care services, medications, referrals, and counseling through the Counseling Services Center .