Joyful Eating
Student Health and Wellness provides programs and services around food, nutrition, and body image - we call these ideas "Joyful Eating".
Joyful Eating is a non-diet, weight neutral approach to food, nutrition, and body image. Programs and services from Student Wellness do not focus on weight loss, good and bad foods, or eating specific calorie amounts. Instead, programs and services are based on Health at Every Size®, which is a holistic definition of health that includes principles of weight inclusivity, health enhancement, respectful care, life-enhancing movement, and eating for well-being. This philosophy is directly linked to our department’s vision, which is to create a campus culture of wellness and student success so that all students can innovate at Iowa State.
These services and programs are driven by our Medical Nutrition Team. They are a team of professionals that connect on a regular basis so that our physicians, dietitians, and therapists are up-to-date on the best ways to supports the wellness of individuals in eating disorder recovery.