Located on the third floor of Health Services.
Confidential information or care is available through individual
appointments or phone consultation with a Nutritionist to discuss
the many types of eating concerns you may have regarding yourself,
a friend, roommate or teammate. Health Education also offers workshops,
pamphlets, and reading materials covering these and related issues.
There are no fees for Health Education services.
Located at the corner of Brown and Charlesfield streets.
Confidential information and care is available on a walk-in, or
by scheduled appointment basis. Care is available for initial, current
or past disordered eating patients. There are no fees for medical
care at Health Services. However, there may be fees incurred if
laboratory tests, medications, specialist or emergency hospital
care is needed.
Located on the second floor of Rhode Island Hall.
Confidential appointments are available at Psychological Services
for students concerned about their eating issues. Guidance is also
available for those who are concerned about a friend, roommate,
or teammates' eating. Services include crisis intervention, short-term
psychotherapy and referrals. There are no fees for appointments
at Psychological Services.
Daily Tips and Feature Topics often have articles of interest. By
sending an email
you can ask questions directly of registered dietitians
in your area. Nutrition Network is a national referral service for
registered dietitians in their areas nutrition. Award winning web
site.
Sponsored by the University of Illinois, NAT can analyze the nutrients
in your diet. Site includes an energy calculator and educational
resources.
The Nutrition section of WebMD includes a food and nutrition newsletter,
a diet and fitness organizer and healthy recipes.
At this web site you'll find articles from the Nutrition Action
Healthletter; quizzes to help rate your diet and see how much you
know about vitamins, fat and harmful bacteria; information on which
food additives are safe or not; and guides to help you lower your
blood pressure and reduce your cholesterol.
This web site has many easy-to-cook meals and answers questions
about nutrition and food safety. From the University of Nebraska.
This archive has over 4,000 fat-free and low-fat vegetarian recipes
as well as information about vegetarian diets.
This site has 8,000 recipes to choose from, plus cooking tips and
newsletters.
This reliable source on vegetarian diets was given the top rating
by the Tufts University Nutrition Navigator, a nutrition web site
rating guide. Recipes, games and information on nutrients such as
protein, calcium and iron included.
The ADA states that appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful,
are nutritionally adequate, and provide health benefits in the prevention
and treatment of certain diseases
This site provides updates on soybean research and has an online
newsletter available with recipes.
Highly recommended web site, offering support and programs for people
seeking a lifestyle without diets. You can take a self-profile quiz
that cues you to the many benefits of a non-diet life. Slogan: "You
Count, Calories Don't." Run by a registered dietitian. This
site includes a chat line, resources and links to other sites.
Run by Harvard Medical School, this web site offers sound advice
on achieving a healthy weight, encourages fitness over rapid weight
loss, and gives many links to other sites. You can calculate body
mass index, read handy tips and current research articles on healthy
weight management, and sign on for free newsletters.
Daily Tips and Feature Topics often have articles of interest. By
sending an emailyou can ask questions directly of registered dietitians
in your area. Nutrition Network is a national referral service for
registered dietitians in their areas nutrition. Award winning web
site.
Sponsored by the University of Illinois, NAT can analyze the nutrients
in your diet. Site includes an energy calculator and educational
resources.
This site looks at ways we can feel good in the bodies we have.
One of their slogans: "Remember, your body hears everything
you think." Other topics on the web site: Size Acceptance;
What do you say when everyone around you is dieting? 200 Ways to
Love the Body You Have; Dieting Detox; Evaluating Weight Loss Programs:
What are the Red Flags? Free subscription to email newsletter "Body
Positive Pages."
The Nutrition section of WebMD includes a food and nutrition newsletter,
a diet and fitness organizer and healthy recipes.
Choose to Move is a 12-week interactive physical activity program
with weekly goals, an online newsletter and nutrition tips.
Article on using vitamin and mineral supplements wisely plus an
index of related topics.
5 Tips on losing weight from Harvard Medical School.
This site looks at ways we can feel good in the bodies we have.
One of their slogans: "Remember, your body hears everything
you think." Other topics on the web site: Size Acceptance;
What do you say when everyone around you is dieting? 200 Ways to
Love the Body You Have; Dieting Detox; Evaluating Weight Loss Programs:
What are the Red Flags? Free subscription to email newsletter "Body
Positive Pages."
Highly recommended web site, offering support and programs for people
seeking a lifestyle without diets. You can take a self-profile quiz
that cues you to the many benefits of a non-diet life. Slogan: "You
Count, Calories Don't." Run by a registered dietitian. This
site includes a chat line, resources and links to other sites.
This site provides signs of eating disorders, motivational support
talks, information on cultural issues and how to help loved ones.
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This site includes definitions, statistics, warning signs, causes
and frequently asked questions.
This site provides general information about eating disorders and
body image concerns, tips for helping a friend and referral sources.
Provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating
disorders.
Articles from the ADA on eating disorders, including The Female
Athlete, Compulsive Eating and Anorexia.
Information on eating disorders, books for sale and resources in
Spanish.
Go to the Sports Science Center on this site for articles by experts
in exercise science and sports nutrition. Topics include supplements,
hydration and sports psychology.
The Personal Health section of this website has information on fitness,
nutrition, strengthening exercises, weight control and women's health.
Articles from the ADA on eating disorders, including The Female
Athlete, Compulsive Exercise and Anorexia.
Choose to Move is a 12-week interactive physical activity program
with weekly goals, an online newsletter and nutrition tips.
Extensive information on healthy ways to get fit, including articles
on components of an exercise program, starting a fitness program,
frequently asked questions and a body mass index calculator.
Disclaimer: Health Education is part of Health Services at Brown University. Health Education maintains this site as a resource for Brown students. This site is not intended to replace consultation with your medical providers. No site can replace real conversation. Health Education offers no endorsement of and assumes no liability for the currency, accuracy, or availability of the information on the sites we link to or the care provided by the resources listed. Health Services staff are available to treat and give medical advice to Brown University students only. If you are not a Brown student, but are in need of medical assistance please call your own health care provider or in case of an emergency, dial 911. Please contact us if you have comments, questions or suggestions.
