UA’s Nutrition Center

Mission

The University of Akron Nutrition Center will be a recognized source for nutrition expertise, nutrition / dietetic training, research and community service in Northeast Ohio.

The UA Nutrition Center is committed to the health and wellness of the University and surrounding community.

Values and Goals

  • Applied, active service based learning
  • Community engagement to promote health and wellness
  • New knowledge creation through research
  • Collaborative community and academic partnerships
  • Interprofessional training, practice and translational research
  • Evidence-based and ethical practice
  • Multicultural and global perspectives
  • Integrated health and wellness approaches

Nutrition Services
The Center offers services to students, faculty, staff employees of the University of Akron and communities in Northeast Ohio.  The Nutrition Center provides nutrition assessment and counseling, medical nutrition therapy, computerized menu and food intake analysis, food systems management services, and individual and group nutrition education services.

Faculty and staff nutrition assessments cost $45.00 which includes a 60 minute consult and a 30 minute follow-up.

Partners in Nutrition provides the following services to students, faculty/staff and the community: 

  • Nutrition Assessment
  • Personalized Nutrition Plan
  • 30 Minute Follow-up Consultation
  • Nutrition Education

UA Students receive these services at no charge!

Breast Feeding Room
Please be aware that a breastfeeding room has been made available for students, faculty and staff, located in the Nutrition Center. A refrigerator is available for breastmilk storage as well.

Please contact us if you have further questions:

Schrank Hall South 210 
The University of Akron, 
Akron, OH 44325-6102 
Phone: 330-972-2836 
Fax: 330-972-5563 
Email: nutritioncenter@uakron.edu

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