Nutrition

Many University students skip meals or eat fast food. It is difficult when juggling school and other responsibilities, to find the time to prepare and eat nutritious foods. Students often don't have money to spare, either. Fast food and food from a vending machine may seem like convenient options. The reality is that many of these choices are expensive, unhealthy, and can be fattening. With some planning, however, you can make quick and easy meals, while saving money!

Breakfast Ideas Low-fat or non-fat yogurt, fresh fruits, whole-grain muffins, or energy bars.

Lunch Ideas Salad with low-fat dressing, make your own sandwiches, left-over veggie pizza. Tip: Prepare the night before. Invest in a vacuum bottle for hot food - bring part of your meal with you.

Plan for Dinner Start with a starch serving - rice, pasta, tortilla, potato, pizza.
Add in veggies, meat, fish, poultry, beans, low-fat cheese.
Bake, Stir-Fry, or Broil - DON'T FRY!
Throw in some bread, fruit, salad, and a low-fat milk product.

Servings Grains - one slice of bread, one medium potato, 1 oz. of ready-to-eat cereal, 1/2 cup of cooked cereal, pasta, rice, corn. Veggies and Fruits - 1 medium whole fruit, 1 cup of leafy veggies, 1/2 cup of other veggies, 1/2 cup of diced fruit, 3/4 cup or 6oz. of juice.

Milk and Meat - 1 cup of milk or yogurt, 1 - 1/2 oz. of cheese, 1/2 cup of ice-cream, 3 oz. of cooked lean, meat, fish, poultry, without skin.

Links to More Information

Fast Food Facts - Find out the nutritional value of many of your favorite fast food items.

Cyberdiet.com - Weight loss, diet, and nutrition information.

Foodfit.com - Guide to healthy eating, with recipes and fitness advice.

Getfit.com - Create your own fitness program.

GSU Department of Kinesiology and Health

Exercise and General Fitness Page - Health and fitness information. Organized by the GSU Department of Kinesiology and Health.