askHRYourLife Nutrition Consultation
YourLife Nutrition Consultations are free for University faculty, staff and household family members. Vicki Shanta Retelny, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), will assist you with setting realistic nutrition goals, provide tips and discuss chronic disease management as related to nutrition.
Consultations are:
- Free
- One-on-one
- 30 minutes
- Virtual
- Unlimited (as long as you show up for your appointment)
Students seeking nutrition consultation services contact Lisa Carlson, NU Dining Campus Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
2021-2022 Schedule
| Dates | Time | Location |
| September 14 & 16 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| October 12 & 14 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| November 9 & 11 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| December 7 & 9 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| January 11 & 13 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| February 8 & 10 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| March 8 & 10 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| April 5 & 7 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| May 3 & 5 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| June 7 & 9 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| July 12 & 14 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| August 16 & 18 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
Additional 2022 dates are forthcoming
Schedule a Consultation
- Select a date and time
- Upon scheduling a consultation, appointment information and a calendar invite will be sent to your email
- Please complete a Nutrition Consultation Assessment before each consultation
Virtual Culinary Classes
Join Vicki for a monthly 30 minute virtual culinary class 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
- Descriptions are available via each registration link
- For cyber safety reasons, please register with a valid NU email address
- Classes are not recorded
2021-2022 Schedule
| Date | Topic | Register |
| September 23 | Fall Soups | Register |
| October 28 | Sheet Pan Meals | Register |
| November 18 | Easy Slow Cooker Dishes | Register |
| December 16 | Healthy Winter Desserts | Register |
| January 20 | Cooking the Mediterranean Way | Register |
| February 17 | Nourishing Snacks | Register |
| March 17 | Cooking with Spring Veggies | Register |
| April 28 | Simple Seafood Dishes | Register |
| May 19 | Healthy Breakfast Ideas | Register |
| June 16 | Celebrate Seasonal Fruits | Register |
Additional 2022 dates are forthcoming
Nutrition Q&A with Vicki
Join Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN, each quarter for an interactive Q&A session. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask your nutrition-related questions. Whether you want recipe ideas or meal planning tips, are looking to the get the facts on individual foods and chronic disease prevention and management, allergies or intolerances, weight loss and management, types of diets or trends, or supplements. All questions are welcome! You can submit your questions anonymously or ask your question at the session.
| Date | Time | Register |
| July 17 | 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Register |