Nutrition Services is currently providing in person and telehealth appointments.
Information:
512-475-8010
Location: SSB 2nd Floor
Information on Charges and Insurance
Nutrition Services requires 24-hour notice for reschedules and cancellations. To cancel an appointment, call 512-475-8010.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday and UT Holidays
1st and 2nd Wednesdays of the month CLOSED noon to 1:30 p.m.
Nutrition Education Workshops are free, educational workshops facilitated by a UHS Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist with University Health Services. Some workshops will be held in person and some will be held virtually. Participants will learn evidence-based answers to nutrition-related questions and concerns commonly experienced by students. These workshops are open to all currently enrolled UT Austin students. Scroll down to view the dates for each topic.
All nutrition sessions are weight inclusive. An emphasis will not be put on any weight loss diets or strategies. These workshops are primarily informational with brief group discussions about the skills.
To Register
Please sign up at least one day in advance for virtual workshops. The workshop facilitators will email you instructions for Zoom before the workshop including a link to a participant folder with additional handouts. Links to resources will be provided to those who attend in-person workshops.
Join a Healthyhorns Dietitian to plan your meals and snacks for the busy week ahead. Learn techniques to improve your meal planning skills, feel empowered in your food decisions, and brainstorm recipe ideas to keep your food experience fun and satisfying. Please register here to receive communications about this workshop.
There’s no need to wait until you meet diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder to improve your relationship with food. Join our Healthyhorns dietitian during National Eating Disorder Awareness week to learn how to create a lifelong alliance with your body instead of a constant disagreement over what, when, and how much to eat. We will discuss common counterproductive thought processes that interfere with healthy eating and how to utilize your body’s innate wisdom to guide your eating so you can feel your best both physically and mentally. Please register here to receive communications about this workshop.
Join a Healthyhorns dietitian to uncover the evidence-based strategies for promoting insulin sensitivity and protecting your heart through healthy nutrition, dietary interventions to treat conditions such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure, and lifestyle behaviors that can reduce your risk of disease or complications over time. Please register here to receive communications about this workshop.
Learn how PCOS affects the body with an emphasis on complementary nutritional management of PCOS. Participants will learn evidenced-based nutrition information addressing specific concerns for menstruating people with PCOS. Please register here for the virtual workshop and to receive communications about this workshop.
Your relationship with food and your body has significant implications on your academic and job performance, physical health, and even your emotional well-being and social life. Working with a dietitian can give you the edge you need to reach your full potential.
Students with nutrition-related health concerns can schedule an individual consultation with a registered dietitian at UHS by calling 512-475-8010. Our dietitians work closely with the UHS medical and counseling staff to ensure consistency and quality of care.
Our dietitians specialize in the prevention and management of nutrition related diseases, eating disorder assessment, and strategies to meet an individual’s nutritional needs for optimal health and longevity. Through ongoing nutrition counseling, they provide a nonjudgmental space to guide you through the abundance of nutrition information available while collaboratively developing a personalized eating plan for you. Our nutrition program uses intuitive eating and mindful based strategies to encourage sustainable lifelong health that encompasses mind, body, and spirit. Our team is most concerned about your health and well-being and therefore utilizes a non-diet, health at every size treatment approach.
Jennifer Barnoud, MS, RDN, LD, CEDS is a master's level dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with nearly ten years of experience working with college students. Her undergraduate studies at Middle Tennessee State University in psychology, nutrition and food science, and recreation and leisure studies laid the foundation of her nuanced and holistic approach to nutrition counseling and education. While Jen brings a great deal of professional expertise, she does not underestimate the intelligence of your own body & experience and supports you in learning accessible ways to compassionately communicate with and effectively care for your body during your time at UT. In her free time, she enjoys moments of connection with the natural world, moving her body through yoga or rock climbing and spending quality time with her family and pets.
Marissa Buckley MS, RD, LD is a master's level dietitian originally from Northern California. She focuses on nourishing the body, while allowing you to continue to enjoy the foods you love. Marissa will work to create a personalized nutrition plan that aligns with your lifestyle, preferences, and nutrition goals to create long-term sustainable lifestyle changes. When Marissa is not in the office, you can often find her outdoors with her dog Pancakes.
Erika Garcia-Villatoro, PhD, RDN, LD is a dedicated and caring clinical dietitian with a strong background in applied nutrition research, teaching, advocacy for diversifying dietetics, and community outreach programs. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from the Autonomous University of Yucatan, Mexico, where she practiced as a clinical dietitian before obtaining her doctoral degree in Nutrition and Registered Dietitian credentials at Texas A&M University in 2021. In her role as a dietitian at UHS, Erika aims to provide weight-neutral medical nutrition therapy that promotes physical and mental health through the principles of health at every size, intuitive eating, and a culturally inclusive approach to wellness. In her free time, she enjoys reading, painting, searching for the best barbacoa tacos in town, and exploring parks with her partner and her dog Willow.
It is helpful to have a referral from a healthcare provider or counselor, but referrals are not required.
Appointments with the UHS registered dietitian must be made by phone. Call (512) 475-8010 to schedule an appointment. Allow 1 hour and 15 minutes for your initial appointment. Charges apply.
Additional information regarding appointments with the UHS registered dietitian:
Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm by appointment | |
(512) 471-4955 | |
Email UHS |
100 West Dean Keeton Student Services Building (SSB)