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 Olga Goumas, the Northwestern Dining Campus Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. |
2024-2025 Schedule
| Dates | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| September 9, 13 & 20 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| October 4, 11 & 18 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| November 1, 8 & 15 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| December 6, 13 & 20 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| January 10, 17, & 24 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| February 7, 14, & 21 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| March 7, 14 & 21 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| April 4, 11 & 18 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| May 2, 9 & 16 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| June 6, 13 & 20 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
| July 11 & 18 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Virtual |
Additional 2025 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
Join Vicki for a 30-minute nutrition webinar 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. each month.
- Webinars formats will vary from culinary demonstrations to educational and Q&A sessions
- Descriptions are available via each registration link
- For cyber safety reasons, please register with a valid NU email address
- Classes are not recorded
2024-2025 Schedule
| Date | Topic | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 27 | Nutrient-dense Snack Ideas | Closed |
| Friday, October 25 | Food is Mood | Closed |
| Friday, November 22 | Healthy Seasonal Recipes | Closed |
| Friday, January 31 | Exploring Mindful and Intuitive Eating | Closed |
| Friday, February 28 | Cooking with Anti-Inflammatory Foods | Closed |
| Friday, March 28 | Budget Friendly Meals | Closed |
| Friday, April 25 | Gut Health: The Key to Wellness | Closed |
| Friday, May 30 | Nutrition Trend Spotting: Label Reading 2.0 | Register |
| Friday, June 27 | Flavors of the Mediterranean: A Culinary Demonstration | Register |