Nutrition Services

Student Health offers free in-depth consultations with our Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Denise Cochran, MMSc, RDN.  Visits are tailored to each student's goals and include personalized nutrition plans.

Consults include (but are not limited to):

  • Weight loss
  • Weight gain
  • Medical nutrition therapy (such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and irritable bowel syndrome)
  • Sports performance
  • Eating disorders
  • Healthy eating (including campus dining, grocery shopping, and cooking suggestions)
  • Guidance on various diets (such as FODMAP, gluten-free, low-carb, paleo, etc.)
Making An Appointment

No referral is necessary.  Schedule an individual Zoom appointment by calling 804-828-8828, ext 5.  Set aside 60 minutes for the initial visit and 30 minutes for follow-up visits.

Nutrition Resources
  • The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for VCU Dine (in Shafer Court Dining Center) also offers free services to VCU Dining Plan holders, including one-on-one consultations and assistance with allergies and special dietary needs.  To contact the nutritionist, call (804) 828-0306 or email dietitian@vcu.edu.
  • RamPantry @ VCU
  • Stay Strong Virginia, an eating disorders resource for family, friends, and professionals
  • Student Health brochures covering a variety of nutrition topics