Nutrition Services
Food has the ability to connect us to our best selves, each other and
our environment. Choosing what food to eat can be one of the most enjoyable
decisions we make everyday. What we eat affects our health, our ability
to learn, work and play at our best, and how long we live. Here at the
University of Michigan, we believe that establishing positive relationships
with food and with our bodies is an important part of learning. We are
proud to help build nutrition knowledge and increase awareness about food's
role in achieving success in every goal. We offer:
- Healthy eating
seminars.
- Free individual nutrition consultation.
- Support for managing food allergies and special diets.
- Nutrition publications in each dining room.
- MSmart Healthy Dining Program to identify the healthier choices.
- Nutrition Information Centers
- Confidential e-mail address for nutrition concerns: eatsmart@umich.edu.
- Coordination of eating issues awareness activities with University Health Services,
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and the Residence Hall Association.
- Promotion of environmentally sustainable eating habits and food choices.
Nutrients in Commonly Served Foods (pdfs)
Nutrition Assessment Tools
Vegetarians and Vegans
We
respect our customer's dietary preferences and strive to meet their
individual needs. Our vegan selections do not contain any animal products
or by-products. Vegetarian dishes may contain dairy and/or egg products.
All of our vegan items are labeled "VN" or "Vegan",
while the vegetarian items are labeled "VGT" or "Vegetarian"
in the title. A majority of the vegan and vegetarian foods are found
on the salad bar and on the World Harvest Bar 
.
Vegetarian and/or vegan soups are offered daily. Main dish offerings
on the entree service line always include a vegetarian item and often
a vegan item. Vegan entree are available at East Quad. Vegetarians should
be aware that our fryers are used for both meat and vegetable products.
Contact Information
Kathy Whiteside, Registered Dietitian
Menu Systems and Nutrition Information Manager
eatsmart@umich.edu 
