UNLV Nutrition Center
The UNLV Nutrition Center provides a positive environment for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community to receive evidence-based nutrition education. Classes and workshops highlight the prevention and management of chronic illness, address common myths related to nutrition, discuss ways to optimize athletic performance, and illustrate how to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle on a budget.
For additional information, send an email to nutrition.center@unlv.edu or speak with one of the UNLV Nutrition Center instructors.
Handouts
Our library contains tip sheets about many nutrition topics including portion control and dietary needs.
- Eating Better on a Budget
- Meal Planning Made Easy
- Build a Healthy Meal
- Heart Healthy Eating Plan
- How to Eat Better
- "Clean" Eating
- Smart Shopping for Veggies and Fruits
- Liven Up Your Meals with Vegetables and Fruits
- Color Guide to Sources of Phytonutrients
- Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Chart
- Carbohydrates Explained
- Benefits of Whole Grains
- Make Half Your Grains Whole Grains
- Protein Explained
- Vary Your Protein Routine
- Healthy Fats Explained
- Saturated and Trans Fat Explained
- Foods That Fight Inflammation
- Mini Fridge Makeover
- Redo Your Coffee Shop Stop
- Rethink Your Drink
- Added Sugars Explained
- Sugar and Heart Health
- Hacking Your Snacks
- Food Safety
- Do You Know How Many Calories You Need?
- MyPlate Plan: 1600 calories
- MyPlate Plan: 2000 calories
- MyPlate Plan: 2400 calories
- MyPlate Plan: 3000 calories
- Food Nutrition Labels
- Pre and Post Workout Nutrition
- Fad Diets Explained
- Dining Out Tips
- Cooking Measuring Tips
- Serving Size/Portions Hand Guide
- Herbs and Spices
- Salty Six Foods
- Tips to Reduce Sodium
- Processed Food Explained
- How Much Physical Activity Do You Need?
- What Counts as Physical Activity
- Physical Activity for Heart Health
- At Home Strength Exercises
- SMART Goals
- SMART Goal Worksheet
- Diabetes Prevention Sessions
- Healthy Habits to Prevent Diabetes
- Las Vegas Outpatient Registered Dietitians
- Portion Control Flyer
- What Affects Our Eating
Connections
There are many ways to stay connected with the UNLV Nutrition Center and its activities.
Helpful Links
Additional nutrition, health, and fitness information is available on the following websites.
Staff
Laura J. Kruskall, PhD, RDN, CSSD, LD, FACSM, FAND
Director
