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Q. Where can I find the Nutrition Facts for food served in the dining halls? A: You can email Becky anytime for the Nutrition Facts on foods served in Dining Services restaurants. The LiveWell menu line is nutrient-analyzed and the Nutrition Facts are posted on the Communication Station in each Dining Services restaurant. The Valu4U and Fresh2U menu lines also have Nutrition Facts labels. Q. Is the Freshmen 15 a real phenomenon? A: Weight gain in the first year of college can occur for a number reasons, including lots of late-night snacking, lack of parental influence over eating habits, increased alcohol intake, and the continued growth process for some students. However, weight gain in the first year of college is not inevitable and, according to some recent studies, tends to be less than 15 pounds for those college freshmen who do gain weight. If your weight concerns you, contact Becky McDivitt for nutritional advice and/or contact the registered dietitians at the Student Health Center (studenthealth.ucsd.edu). Q. Are organic foods healthier than regularly farmed food? A: The USDA, which sets and oversees the enforcement of organic standards, makes no claims that food produced organically is safer or more nutritious. Organic foods differ from conventionally produced foods in the way that the food is grown, handled and processed. There are advantages and disadvantages to both conventional and organic farming. Q. Does eating late at night cause weight gain? A: In a word, no. We gain weight when we have a surplus of calories over a period of time or, as you may have heard it before, “when the number of calories “in” exceeds the number of calories “out”.” There are potential problems with late-night eating because many people choose less-healthy fare at that time due to cravings or availability or even stress. If you stay up late studying, you may need a late-night snack. Choose wisely, don’t over-portion, and don’t eat too closely to bedtime if eating late at night interrupts your normal sleeping pattern or gives you heartburn/indigestion. Q. What vitamins and minerals should I be taking? A: Generally it’s best to aim for adequate vitamin and mineral consumption from a healthy, varied intake of nutrient-rich foods. If for some reason you are unable to eat a varied diet, or have an illness that increases your needs for a certain nutrient, or unable to meet your nutrient needs from food, a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement is recommended. Many college-age females do not meet their estimated needs for calcium. If you are unable to increase dietary calcium, you should take a calcium supplement. For any vitamin/mineral supplement, look for the USP-verified label on the container to make sure you are getting a safe, reliable product. For a list of USP-verified supplements, click http://www.usp.org/USPVerified/ . Helpful Links:
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