Nutrition Services at Campus Health
We make nutrition approachable with compassionate and individualized support.
1:1 Nutrition Counseling with Registered Dietitians
Nutrition is not one size fits all. We aim to take the stress out of eating and promote a healthy relationship with food and movement.
Get Support With:
• Navigating nutrition as a college student
• Eating disorders/disordered eating
• Gastrointestinal (GI) issues
• Food allergies/intolerances
• Sports/Performance Nutrition
• Elevated cholesterol/blood pressure
• Prediabetes/diabetes management
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• And more!
Call us at 520-621-9202 to schedule your in-person or virtual appointment with a dietitian.
What Students Are Saying
Compassionate & Non-Judgemental
"{The dietitian} is amazing, compassionate, and non-judgmental clinician. She is an excellent listener and very helpful to brainstorm with. I really appreciate how she is willing to troubleshoot and work with me."
Exceptional Guidance & Experience
"{The dietitian} was excellent. I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for her exceptional guidance and expertise in refining my nutrition needs. Her informative approach and consideration of all lifestyle factors have truly made a positive impact on my approach to nutrition. Thanks to her dedication and support, I can see I will be able to achieve my health goals."
Helped Repair My Relationship with Food
"I love {the dietitian}! She helped me so much in repairing my relationship with food, especially as an on-the-go college student."
Meet the Dietitians
Lisa MacDonald, MPH, RDN
Nutrition Counselor &
Nutrition Services Manager
Advisor for everyBODY Arizona
520-621-4550
lmacdonald@arizona.edu
Caitlin McKenna, PSM, RDN
Nutrition Counselor
Advisor for Cooking on Campus
520-626-6265
caitlinmckenna@arizona.edu
Request A Nutrition Presentation
Our dietitians can bring interactive presentations to your dorm, classroom, and/or club. Nutrition topics can be adapted to your audience as needed.
Request A Nutrition Presentation
Student-Led Nutrition Programs
everyBODY Arizona empowers students to challenge weight stigma and embrace body, food and movement neutrality.
Gain confidence in the kitchen and learn basic cooking skills through simple, affordable, and nutritious meals.
Data & Resources
College is a time of change and also a time where students are especially susceptible to disordered eating which can lead to the development of eating disorders. Knowing the data and resources available early on can help improve a student's health and wellbeing.
Student Data
Below is data from our Health and Wellness Survey with information on the prevalence of food and body image concerns on our campus.
- 31% of students suffer from disordered eating
- 44% of students compare their food/body to social media
- 62% of students reported that weight affects the way they feel about themselves.
On/Off-Campus Resources
Not sure where to start? Contact Nutrition Services at 520-621-5700 or Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) at 520-621-3334.
Eating Disorder Information
Learn more about general facts about eating disorders.
Are you a parent concerned about your child's eating habits? Here is a helpful toolkit for parents.
Do you have a friend or loved one you feel is struggling with food or body image? Here are some ideas for supporting a friend or loved one.
Nutrition Counseling at Campus Health
Our registered dietitians provide counseling for a variety of nutrition-related concerns. Around 75% of the students we see show disordered eating/eating disorder behaviors.
Virtual Eating Disorder Support Groups
Many eating disorder treatment centers offer free and virtual support groups. Here are a few:
On Campus Food & Mood Drop-In Support Group
Free, weekly drop-in space to discuss food and body image. More information about Food & Mood
CAPS
Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) provides brief counseling for mental health concerns, including eating disorders.
Bella Vita Tucson
A local organization that helps Tucson's adolescents and families with eating disorders process at no charge. Learn more about Bella Vita Tucson here.