Nutrition Outreach Program
The Nutrition Outreach Program offers its services to all KSU students, KSU employees, and community members of Portage County.
The Nutrition Outreach Program provides nutrition education on weight control, cardiovascular/hypertension, digestive disorders, diabetes, eating disorders, general nutrition/wellness, pediatric nutrition, childhood obesity, sports nutrition, vegetarian, food allergies, and food safety.
Services for individuals and families:
Professional Nutrition Counseling: An individual or family centered session of talking with a Registered Dietitian (RD) about current eating behaviors. The RD takes a personalized approach to educating individuals on their nutritional needs for a healthy lifestyle and preventing or managing chronic disease.
Health Assessments: Find out your numbers and compare to the standards: BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, percentage of body fat, blood pressure, total cholesterol, and fasting blood glucose levels.
Other Services:
- Businesses: Corporate wellness programs
- Restaurants: Nutrient analysis for products, menus, or services
- Schools: Class instruction, dorm presentations
- Community members: Grocery store tours
- KIDS camp: FREE- 10 week nutrition and physical activity education program for overweight kids.
- FLIGHT: FREE Family Centered Nutrition Education program for children and their families living in Portage County.
For more information or to make an appointment contact:
Nutrition Outreach Coordinator: Tanya Falcone MS, RD, LD
200 Nixson Hall
330-672-2063
nutrition@kent.edu
Nutrition Information
- Healthy Food Alternatives
- Top 10 Nutrients for Athletes
- Family Nutrition Websites
- 10 nutritional tips for Gluten Free Living
Affiliates:
Campus Kitchen Projects - Nutrition Outreach
Portage County Obesity Prevention Coalition
Portage County Obesity Prevention Plan