Nutrition
Eating away from home can be fun and exciting or a challenge depending upon how you look at it. Stonehill Dining Services are available to help you with any dietary needs and tons of nutrition tips!
Eating Healthy in the Dining Hall
- Learn what portion sizes are and stick to the recommended number of servings of each food group per day
- Look for broiled, baked, or grilled meats and steamed veggies
- Choose lean cuts of meats
- Drink water or milk instead of soda or sweetened beverages
- Take a look around before deciding on what to eat
Snacking
Why is snacking good for you?
- Healthy snacks are good for you!
- They give you vitamins and nutrients that your body needs.
- Gives you energy and improves concentration.
- Keeps you from overeating at meals.
- Helps control weight and may keep blood cholesterol down.
Dietary Restrictions
Do you have a dietary restriction such as a food allergy or Celiac disease? Would you like to learn more about how to navigate the dining hall? You can make an appointment with Health Services to discuss any medications, medical alerts or other dietary concerns. Our campus dietitian is also available in the Roche Dining Commons Room 113. Learn more about dietary restrictions here.
The Office of Health Services offers confidential medical care to all full-time Stonehill students. Its staff includes nurse practitioners, physician assistants and a part-time physician.