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
Students must be referred by a Student Health provider to schedule their first nutritionist appointment. Appointments are virtual and can be scheduled by calling 804-828-8828. 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 offers nutritious food options to students and staff in need.
- Stay Strong Virginia, an eating disorders resource for family, friends, and professionals
- Student Health brochures covering a variety of nutrition topics