Find general information below on eating healthy at college, including for students with food allergies, type 1 diabetes, and who are vegetarian. You may also want to see:
Nutrition at College
USDA, FNS, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Resources for building healthy food habits as young adults.
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Explains the importance of nutritious meals balanced with adequate physical activity to your campus community.
Nemours. KidsHealth.
JDRF.org
Helps young adults manage their Type 1 Diabetes at college. See also:
USDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Provides questions and answers for safely preparing food at college.
USDA. Economic Research Service.
Describes a behavioral experiment in a college cafeteria to assess the effects of various payment options and menu selection methods on food choices.
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Food Allergy Research and Education.
Find food allergy tools and resources for College Food Program Impact including Guide for College Staff and College and University Food Service Staff Training.