Our management team works closely with Agatha Kip, Phillips Academy’s campus nutritionist and registered dietician. Aggie and our management team work together to develop nutritionally sound and widely-accepted menus for the entire dining community. Within our daily menu, you will find vegetarian options, healthy food choices and gluten free meal options.

If you or your student is in need of a dietary consultation or has specific dietary needs or requirements, please contact Aggie (978) 749-4472 or Director of Dining Services, Paul Robarge (978) 749-4391. They look forward to supporting you and your dietary needs.

You can control your calories with a few easy changes:

At Breakfast:

  • Try calcium rich, low-fat yogurt
  • Skip the butter on your pancakes
  • Eat whole grain cereal with low-fat milk
  • Use reduced-calorie sweeteners
  • Order boiled eggs or Eggbeaters®
  • Include fruit juice, fresh fruit salads, and/or whole fresh fruit.
  • Spread low-fat cream cheese

At Lunch:

  • Choose a veggie burger or grilled chicken sandwich
  • Go with a chicken and lettuce wrap
  • Try carrot sticks on the side instead of fries
  • Order your pizza with fresh veggies
  • Top your pizza with chicken instead of pepperoni
  • Low-fat mozzarella lowers the calories
  • Order your sandwich on whole grain bread
  • Hold the mayo and go with mustard
  • Half a sandwich halves the calories
  • Add less dressing on your salad and include lean protein such as chickpeas, red kidney beans or grilled chicken breast.

Between-Meal Snacks:

  • Go with guilt-free fruits and veggies such as grapes, apples, oranges, celery or carrot sticks
  • Pick up a low-fat yogurt parfait
  • Quench with water, fruit or veggie juices
  • Choose pretzels or baked chips
Did you know?

Make half your grains whole.
Whole grains made from wheat, rice and oats are nutrient dense and good sources of B-Vitamins, iron and fiber.

Why is it important to eat whole grains?
Whole grains help you to manage your weight. Simply include at least 3-ounces of whole grains in your healthy diet every day.

How do whole grains help with weight management?
When you eat whole grains, you are less likely to overeat since whole grains are high in fiber:

  • Fiber slows the rate of digestion so you feel full for longer periods of time.
  • Fiber causes you to eat more slowly as you may need to chew a little longer. When you eat slowly, you feel more satisfied