INTRODUCTION: Nutrition is a very important aspect today for everyone; it sustains life.

Nutrition is the process of eating the right kind of food so you can grow properly and be healthy, according to Merriam-Webster. After studying Health Science for a few years it has been noticed by many people that there is a problem with public health. The issue resides around nutrition, college students and the fact that they need more education that is geared towards healthy nutrition. Although some classes are offered on campus, are students receiving enough education on nutrition and do they know how to find eat healthy food proportions.

ON-CAMPUS Dining
Student Center Tally Food Court Atrium Woodworth Lafollette Square Noyer Caf Bookmark Caf Elliot Dining Jamba Juice Micro Caf Quiznos Tom John Food Shop

Survey
1) How many meals do you eat during the day? 12345 2) Do you drink pop or sugar-filled drinks? If yes, how many and what kind Juice Pop Energy Drinks Other 3) What do you consider healthy food? 4) Where can you purchase healthy food on campus? (Check all that apply) Atrium Student Center Woodworth Lafollette Noyer Other 5) Is there any food you would like to see become available in the campus restaurants? 6) Have you been offered any nutrition classes on campus? Yes No 7) What would make you healthier, personally? 8) Do you know what health risks being overweight or obese can cause? If so what risks are you aware of? Yes No 9) Are you at risk of becoming overweight? Yes No Maybe 10) Do you know the factors of becoming overweight? Yes No Maybe

CONCLUSION In conclusion, it has become very obvious through reading the peer-reviewed articles, conducting the nutrition survey, speaking with students, and finding additional on-campus resources that there is a desperate need for more nutrition education experiences. There are many opportunities for students to gain knowledge about nutrition through a select few courses and through programs, but students need to feel that they need help with their own eating habits first. So, maybe in the future these programs and organizations will move forward and get their message out so students will feel the need to be informed. According to many articles, nutrition is what sustains life, and also according to many students if they are healthy and know where to find appropriate food, there will be less visits to the doctor, and better functionality in and out of the classroom

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