NUTRITION SERVICES
Do you have nutrition confusion or want individual guidance? RecSports offers Nutrition Services by a registered and licensed dietitian to enhance and empower overall wellness in the UF community.
WHY Nutrition COUNSELING?
- Low energy?
- Weight concerns or preoccupations?
- Confused in the kitchen?
- Want to follow a more plant-based diet?
Let a Registered Dietitian sort out conflicting nutrition advice with compassion using a science-based approach.
WHAT IS ONE-ON-ONE NUTRITION COUNSELING?
Meet with a Registered Dietitian (RD) in a private and confidential setting to discuss and strategize how to accomplish individualized, realistic nutrition goals while understanding motivations, barriers, lifestyle choices, and preferences.
- Initial sessions are 60 minutes.
- Follow-up sessions are 30-40 minutes.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A REGISTERED DIETITIAN AND A NUTRITIONIST?
The term dietitian is a legally protected title that can only be used by individuals who have completed all of the requirements as set forth by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This includes a minimum baccalaureate degree with the necessary didactic course work, a 1200-hour supervised and accredited internship, a national registration exam, and annual continuing education. Approximately 50% of current RDNs hold advanced degrees and by 2024, all candidates that sit for the national registration exam will be required to have earned a graduate degree.
Conversely, the term nutritionist can be used by individuals that may or may not have formally studied nutrition, and hold unregulated credentials. In some states, the term nutritionist is also protected through licensure laws and can only be used by dietitians.
All dietitians are nutritionists, not all nutritionists are dietitians.
Read about the nutrition philosophy of our Registered Dietitian Jessie here.
Interested in a GROUP PRESENTATION?
Complete our Custom Services Request Form.
Nutrition Counseling
| SESSION | STUDENTS AND MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Session | $75 | $80 |
| Follow-up Session | $45 | $50 |
| 2 Follow-up Sessions | $80 | $90 |
| 4 Follow-up Sessions | $160 | $180 |
| 3 Session Package | $150 | $165 |
| 5 Session Package | $230 | $255 |
Package Terms and Conditions:
**All packages must be used within 120 days of initial session.
**Follow-up pricing eligibility is within 120 days of initial session.
FREE NUTRITION SPEED COUNSELING
This is a free 10-minute nutrition session with the RecSports registered dietitian via Zoom.
- Get expert answers to confusing nutrition topics
- Try out a mini-session to discover if regular nutrition counseling is right for you
Available to anyone with a valid GatorLink ID including students, alumni, faculty, and staff of UF and UF Health Shands.
Sign up here with your GatorLink. Your ‘receipt’ will contain a link to self-schedule your session via Zoom.
By Appointment Only
| DAYS | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM | Zoom or Southwest Recreation Center |
| Saturday & Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Group Presentations
NEW CLIENTS
Step 1: Select and pay for your nutrition counseling package.
- Payment must be rendered before you can book your appointment.
Step 2: Fill out Client Intake paperwork
- Note: Download and complete form, then save a copy to your computer to send to us.
Step 3: Email the completed form to jfurman@ufsa.ufl.edu and include three preferred dates and times to schedule your initial nutrition counseling session.
Please indicate if Zoom or a masked in-person visit at Southwest Rec Center is preferred.
RENEWING CLIENTS
Step 1: Select and pay for your nutrition counseling package.
- Payment must be rendered before you can book your appointment.
Step 2: Email jfurman@ufsa.ufl.edu with three preferred dates and times to schedule your next session. Please indicate if Zoom or a masked in-person visit at Southwest Rec Center is preferred
For terms and conditions, click here.