Balance Mind, Body and Soul
Balance Mind, Body and Soul is our holistic and integrated approach to wellness and fitness that considers the whole person. Fitness and wellness are a balance of lifestyle choices and events - physical, mental, and emotional. It is not about fads or fad diets. It is about maintaining balance in one's life. Balance Mind, Body and Soul educates, energizes and inspires. Its messages and offerings were developed with college students in mind.
The nutrition criteria are based on the recommendations of many of the largest health organizations in North America. Guidelines put out by the American Heart Association, American Institute for Cancer Research, National Research Council, National Cancer Institute, Canadian Scientific Review Committee, American Dietetic Association and Dietary Guidelines Consortium were reviewed. These organizations have similar recommendations for fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium levels in the diet.
Meet the Dietitian
Ithaca College students now have the opportunity to ask nutrition questions through a new feature called, “Meet the Dietitian” Questions are usually answered between 3 - 5 business days.
Roxanne Moore is the Director of Wellness Initiatives for Education for Sodexo campuses across the U.S. As a Registered Dietitian, she has over 15 years experience developing nutrition education programs for younger children, college aged students, etc. to those with special dietary needs or participate in athletics.
Students should identify themselves as being from Ithaca College when asking Roxanne a question.
Balanced Foods
Recipes that meet special balanced foods criteria will be identified by area and menu or by one of the following stickers:
 Well balanced foods and recipes fit criteria based on recommendations by major health organizations for reduced calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium. An entrée may not contain more than 15 grams of fat, for example. Many vegetarian and vegan recipes also fit within the well balanced criteria. |
The vegetarian label means lacto-ovo vegetarian. Vegetarian dishes may contain milk and/or eggs. Meats, meat products, seafood, fish and poultry are excluded. |
Vegan contains only plant-based ingredients. Excludes all meats and meat byproducts, excludes all poultry, all fish, all seafood, all dairy, all eggs and egg products, all honey. |
Carb friendly recipes and foods contain 20 grams of carbohydrates or less. This criteria does not abandon the healthy good carbs - fruits, vegetables and whole grains |
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