Learn how to navigate the dining halls at University of New Hampshire.

1. Navigating the
Dining Halls
Health Services, University of New Hampshire

2. Get the Lay of the Land
 For first-year students, the myriad of options
available can be over-whelming.
 Before you put anything on your plate, walk
through the dining hall and survey all the choices.
 Don’t feel you need to sample many foods at
one time since an item will appear again on the
cycle.
View the menus for each dining hall by visiting
unh.edu/dining/menus/menus.html

3. Take Care of Yourself
 Plan time in your schedule for meals.
 Think of visits to the dining halls as moments you
are taking for yourself to nourish your body and
brain.
 Take only the amount of food you would have
eaten if you were at home.

4. Your plate should look something like this when you sit
down to enjoy your meal.

5. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask
 If you can’t find something that appeals to you,
ask a dining hall attendant for available
alternatives.
 Chances are that you could get a peanut butter
and jelly sandwich or other basic items, even if
they aren’t on display.
 If you are following a special diet or have dietary
restrictions, arrange to speak to the dining hall
dietitian, Rochelle L’Italien, to discuss options.

6. Rules of 3’s
Remember this nutrition tip, Rules of 3’s:
 3 Meals
 3 Snacks
 No more than 3 hours between
eating

7. Nutrition Education/Counseling
 Want to talk with someone about making better
decisions in the dining halls?
 Make an appointment with our Nutrition
Counselor.
 All visits are free for current students who have
paid the health fee.
(603) 862-3823
Health Services, Room 249
unh.edu/health-services/ohep/nutrition.html