Nutrition Consultations
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
- Limited to one appointment a month per person
| Students seeking nutrition consultation services should contact Madeline McDonough, the Northwestern Dining Campus Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. |
2023-2024 Schedule
| Dates | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| September 8, 15 & 22 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| October 6, 13 & 20 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| November 3, 10 & 17 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| December 1, 8 & 15 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| January 5, 12 & 19 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| February 2, 9 & 16 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| March 8, 15 & 22 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| April 5, 12 & 19 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| May 3, 10 & 17 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| June 7, 14 & 21 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| July 12, 19 & 26 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| August 2, 9 & 16 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
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
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
2023-2024 Schedule
| Date | Topic | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 29 | Air Fryer Cooking 2.0 | Closed |
| Friday, October 27 | Simple Family Meals | Closed |
| Thursday, November 30 | The Joy of Healthy Holiday Baking | Closed |
| Thursday, January 25 | Simple Additions to Everyday Meals | Closed |
| Friday, February 23 | Cooking with Antioxidants | Closed |
| Friday, March 29 | Fiber-Filled Meals for Gut Health | Closed |
| Friday, April 26 | Eating Healthy on A Budget | Register |
| Friday, May 31 | Healthy Hydrating Beverages | Register |
| Friday, June 28 | Simple Grilling Favorites | Register |
| Thursday, July 25 | Tasty Summer Sweet Treats | Register |
| Friday, August 23 | Nourishing (and Fun) Picnic Eats | Register |