Navigating the Dining Halls in College
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The document provides tips for navigating university dining halls as a first-year student. It advises students to walk through the dining hall to survey options before getting food, as items cycle regularly. Students are also encouraged to plan meal times, take only what they will eat, and ask staff about special dietary needs or alternatives. Basic nutrition guidelines are outlined, including eating 3 meals and snacks with no more than 3 hours between.
Navigating the Dining Halls in College
- 1. Navigating the Dining Halls Health Services, University of New Hampshire
- 2. Get the Lay of the Land For first-year students, the myriad of options available can be over-whelming. Before you put anything on your plate, walk through the dining hall and survey all the choices. Don’t feel you need to sample many foods at one time since an item will appear again on the cycle. View the menus for each dining hall by visiting unh.edu/dining/menus/menus.html
- 3. Take Care of Yourself Plan time in your schedule for meals. Think of visits to the dining halls as moments you are taking for yourself to nourish your body and brain. Take only the amount of food you would have eaten if you were at home.
- 4. Your plate should look something like this when you sit down to enjoy your meal.
- 5. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask If you can’t find something that appeals to you, ask a dining hall attendant for available alternatives. Chances are that you could get a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or other basic items, even if they aren’t on display. If you are following a special diet or have dietary restrictions, arrange to speak to the dining hall dietitian, Rochelle L’Italien, to discuss options.
- 6. Rules of 3’s Remember this nutrition tip, Rules of 3’s: 3 Meals 3 Snacks No more than 3 hours between eating
- 7. Nutrition Education/Counseling Want to talk with someone about making better decisions in the dining halls? Make an appointment with our Nutrition Counselor. All visits are free for current students who have paid the health fee. (603) 862-3823 Health Services, Room 249 unh.edu/health-services/ohep/nutrition.html