Nutrition advising

Nutrition advising

Seeking information on getting a nutritious, adequate and balanced diet? Have questions about navigating the dining hall options? Make an appointment with Alexa Schmidt, registered dietitian with ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Dining Services.

Nutrition advising is offered free of charge to current students, faculty and staff! Email alexa.schmidt@sodexo.com to set up your consultation appointment.

Typical topics for sessions include balanced eating strategies on and off-campus, eating to optimize academic and athletic performance, gastrointestinal issues and many more. Sessions are highly individual and can be tailored to work around dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.), demanding schedules, and preferences, whether living on or off campus.

Learn more about our registered dietitian: Alexa Schmidt, RD, CDN

  • Healthy Campus Initiative, Nutrition Subcommittee Chair
  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member
  • AllerTrainâ„¢ Certified Master Trainer for food allergy and celiac disease education

Alexa works to enhance the health and well-being of students, faculty and staff on campus through nutrition consultations, guest lectures, nutrition programs, education materials, special diets and more.  She is also an adjunct faculty member for the health and wellness studies department, for which she teaches online nutrition courses. 

Alexa enjoys working with individuals and groups to offer nutrition guidance to enhance overall health and well-being. 

Quick Bites

Quick Bites videos are short, fun and light explorations of a different nutrition topics.