NUTRITIONAL  INFORMATION 

The key to a healthy and tasty diet is to eat a variety of foods in the amounts that are right for you. At the Unity College, we offer a diverse menu selection in  our dining facilities to meet our customers' needs and preferences. The choice is yours!

Knowing how to eat healthy can sometimes be confusing but the US Department of Agriculture hopes to make it easier with Dietary Guidelines for Americans.  The new guidelines are designed to provide nutrition advice that will promote health, decrease the risk of several diseases and help people achieve a healthier weight. The guidelines are the basis of the new food pyramid called, "MyPyramid: Steps to a Healthier You."

Try to eat:

3 - 5 servings of vegetables
2 - 4 servings of fruits
2 - 3 servings of milk, yogurt & cheese
6 - 11 servings of bread, cereal, rice, & pasta
2 - 3 servings of meat, poultry, fish, dry beans,
eggs & nuts

Use fats, oils & sweets sparingly

For more information on pyramid foods click the colored links below:
 

Grains 

Vegetables 

Fruits 

Dairy 

Meat & Beans 

Vegetarians are defined as individuals who choose not to consume meat for a variety of reasons. Vegetarian: Contains no meat, fish, poultry, shellfish, or products derived from these sources but may contain dairy or eggs. Vegan: Contains absolutely no ingredients from animal or dairy products.

Vegetarians who eat absolutely no animal products (vegans) need to be sure to include the following nutrients:

• Vitamin B12—sources include fortified soy beverages, cereals and nutritional yeast. There are no plant sources of B12 unless fortified
• Calcium—sources include tofu processed with calcium, broccoli, seeds, nuts, kale, bok choy, legumes, greens, lime-processed tortillas, soy beverages, grain products and orange juice enriched with calcium
• Iron—sources include legumes, tofu, green leafy vegetables, dried fruit, whole grains and iron-fortified cereals and breads, especially whole-wheat. Absorption is improved by vitamin C, found in citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes, strawberries, broccoli, peppers, dark-green leafy vegetables and potatoes with skins

Related Web Sites

The Vegetarian Resource Group
The American Dietetic Association
VegSource
Soy Protein Council

Variety in diet is essential to ensure an adequate intake of nutrients. A well-balanced vegan or vegetarian diet includes the appropriate levels of protein, vitamins and minerals. We offer many vegetarian and vegan selections on campus. Students interested in following a vegetarian lifestyle may contact our director of Dining Services or the Campus Health Center for more information regarding menu selections and options.