ARAMARK Higher Education at Dalhousie University offers students free individual confidential nutrition counseling and or group sessions with their Registered Dietitian, Angela Banks-Emmerson, PDt.  Please email our on campus Dietitian at dietitian@dal.ca to schedule your free appointment today!

Do you have nutrition questions? Are you interested in eating healthier?

Dietitians can give you the best advice on nutrition topics such as:

  • foods that can lower your risk of diseases
  • achieving and maintaining a healthy weight
  • eating plans for specific medical conditions
  • reading food labels
  • vegetarian diets
  • the low-down on fad diets
  • snacking ideas
  • and much more!

Registered Dietitians are acknowledged professionals uniquely trained to advise on diet, food and nutrition. They can separate fact from fiction, healthy eating plans from unsafe diets and translate the science of nutrition into healthy food choices.       

Reference:  http://www.dietitians.ca/   

Eating Well - Canada's Food Guide

View and download your free copy of Canada’s Food Guide

Eat well with Canada's Food Guide! Learning more about Canada's Food Guide will help you know how much food you need, what types of foods are better for you, and the importance of physical activity in your day. 

Remember a balanced meal contains at least 3 of the 4 food groups and a balanced snack contains 2 of the 4 food groups. 
Why balance meals??  There are many benefits, including;

  • Variety helps to ensure you are receiving adequate nutrients
  • Controlled blood sugar levels
  • Creates a feeling of satiety
  • Helps to lose and maintain weight
  • And more!

Fun programs to enhance your nutrition and learning:

Build a one-day menu using “Let’s Make a Meal!” Then use the “Food Guide Calculator” as a quick and easy tool to see if you are Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide. “Let’s Make a Meal!” allows you to choose various menu items for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, and compares your choices against the food guide servings recommended by; 

My Food Guide is an interactive tool that will help you personalize the information found in Canada's Food Guide. By entering personal information, such as age and sex, selecting your favorite items from the four food groups and choosing different types of physical activities that you enjoy, you can create a tool that is customized just for you.

EATracker has been developed by Dietitians of Canada.  The web-based program lets you track your daily Eating + Activity choices and compares them to the guidelines laid out by Health Canada. EATracker will assess your information and provide personalized feedback on your total intake of energy (calories) and essential nutrients and compares this to what is recommended for your age, gender, and activity level. It also determines your body mass index (BMI) and provides information to help you achieve and maintain a healthy.