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Nutrition Consultations

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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
  • Limited to one appointment a month per person
Students seeking nutrition consultation services should contact Madeline McDonough, the Northwestern Dining Campus Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. 

2022-2023 Schedule

Consultation schedule
Dates Time Location
September 13, 14 & 15 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Virtual
October 11, 12 & 13 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Virtual
November 8, 9 & 10 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Virtual
December 2, 9 & 16 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Virtual
January 6, 13 & 20 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Virtual
February 3, 10 & 17 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Virtual
March 3, 10 & 17 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Virtual
April 7, 14 & 21 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Virtual
May 5, 12 & 19 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Virtual
June 2, 23 & 30 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Virtual

Additional 2023 dates are forthcoming

 

Schedule a 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
  • There will be no class in May

2022-2023 Schedule

Virtual culinary classes schedule
Date Topic Register
September 22 Fun with Fermented Foods Register
October 20 Easy Pumpkin Recipes Register
November 17 Healthy Appetizers Register
December 15 Nourishing Festive Side Dishes Register
January 27 Air Fryer Cooking Register
February 24 Nourishing and Hearty Soups Register
March 31 Simple Spring Meals Register
April 28 Exploring Anti-Inflammatory Eating Register
June 30 Summer Meals Register

Additional 2023 dates are forthcoming