Welcome to UC San Diego!

To All New and Returning Students at UC San Diego:




Welcome to UC San Diego's Dining Services Healthy Eating blog! The purpose of this blog is to help you stay connected to what's happening in Dining Services with a special focus on the healthier side of things. My name is Becky and I'm the registered dietitian (RD) for Housing, Dining & Hospitality. I help students make healthy lifestyle choices while living on campus. Please feel free to check into this blog for posts on healthy foods, healthy events and what I hope is fun and informative nutrition and health information.

Check for the orange and purple "Real Deal on Nutrition" logo (see above) for nutrition news and events where I'll appear.



Also visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2387457222 for updated information on what's happening all over Housing*Dining*Hospitality.

Do you have questions about eating at one of Dining's locations? Email me at rmcdivitt@ucsd.edu and I'll be happy to help!

Welcome to the start of a great academic year and good luck with your studies!

USDA to Reveal Updated Food Guide Pyramid

In the continued effort to help Americans improve their overal health, the USDA wil announce a new icon and approach for the Food Guide Pyramid on June 2nd, 2011. The rationale behind re-vamping the look and feel of the Pyramid is that the current Pyramid does not attract much attention from the public.

The new Food Guide Pyramid approach will involve major marketing of the new icon and how-to suggestions on healthier lifestyle choices. Here is a sampling:

• enjoy your food but eat less


• avoid oversized portions


• make half of your plate fruits and vegetables


• switch to fat-free or low-fat milk


• choose lower sodium foods


• drink water instead of sugary drinks

If you've ever talked with me or another registered dietitian about healthy nutrition, you've probably heard a few of those suggestions!

See: http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20110526/food-pyramid-replacement-coming-june-2 for more information.