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Dining Services Nutrition Education Program

The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) at UC Davis Dining Services is designed to help our student residents navigate and familiarize themselves with our campus food environment, while providing evidence-based nutrition information, media literacy resources, and fun food-related activities to support our students’ well-being.

Program features include:

  • Our monthly nutrition newsletter
  • Nutrition education tabling in the DC’s and Latitude
  • Activities, feedback initiatives, and prizes
  • COMING SOON: interactive small-group nutrition workshops

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Questions?

Email our Nutrition Team at SHDS.nutrition@ucdavis.edu regarding:

  • Help navigating food choices in the dining commons and markets
  • Questions about food and menus in Dining Services
  • Inquiries about activities and resources

Interested in Joining our Nutrition Team?

Our student team of Nutrition Education Coordinators are enthusiastic community leaders with a passion for all things food! Becoming a part of our team is a great way to learn more about nutrition, make friends, and gain skills in community education outreach. Recruitment occurs each Winter quarter for the following academic year. Fill out our interest form to be among the first to know about recruitment details.

Support from Student Health & Counseling Services

Need more personalized nutrition support? Student Health & Counseling Services provides a variety of nutrition and wellness services for our students, including:

  • Free cooking classes in their Teaching Kitchen
  • Individual nutrition assessment
  • Tons of food and nutrition resources

Browse Our Nutrition Resources

Questions about the menus?

Email our nutrition team at shds.nutrition@ucdavis.edu.

Just Ask!

Our "Just Ask!" Policy empowers you to customize your dining experience. Approach our platform chefs with your specific requests, and they'll work their magic to modify dishes according to your preferences. Want extra helpings, or need a garnish omitted? No problem! Our chefs are here to make it happen, whenever possible.

Are you a student housing resident with dietary restrictions?

Apply for our Residential Dining Dietary Support Program to access alternative dining options in residential dining. Your well-being matters, and we're committed to making your dining experience comfortable and satisfying.

You Belong Here

Student Affairs programs and services are open to all, consistent with state and federal law as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive and respectful of all identities. To learn more, visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.