Health Education Physical Health

How do I eat a healthier diet, especially if I’m limited by my dietary restrictions?

• See Valentine’s nutrition and food options.
• Try out the AC Nutrition tool, which can help you:
  • Identify and select well-balanced meals
  • Find the nutritional content of your food choices
  • Identify possible allergens and food intolerances
  • Select preferences for specific types of diets such as vegetarian or vegan
• Schedule an appointment with Dining Services’ nutritionist, Megan Scutti.
• Schedule a nutritional counseling appointment at the Health Center to discuss:
  • Possible food allergies
  • An evaluation for deficiencies
  • A balanced diet

I’m having trouble sleeping and feel so tired — how can I sleep better and feel more rested?

• Practice “sleep hygiene” with self-care tips from the Center for Counseling and Mental Health, and meet with a counselor.
• Reach out to our Student Health Educators (SHEs), who offer workshops, education, and advice on a range of health topics.
• Make an appointment at our Health Center to rule out deficiencies or other medical issues contributing to your sleep issues and fatigue.

How do I start using the Fitness Center?

How do I get involved with intramurals or recreation, or take a fitness or wellness class?

I’m not familiar with the Fitness Center and am not sure which classes might be right for me.

• Check out the schedules for Wellness & Fitness classes (drop in) and Lifetime Fitness classes (sign up).
• Visit the Fitness Center and ask the Strength & Conditioning Coach when you can join a tour of the facility and be shown how to get started with the weights and machines.
• Contact the Wellness Director for the Athletic Department and ask about the classes being offered and what might be appropriate.
• Contact the Athletic Department for information about intramurals and recreational opportunities.
• Discuss any injury concerns or medical issues that might affect your exercise routine by scheduling an appointment at the Health Center.
• Remember, fitness can help improve your mood, too.

Is there any routine health care I should be receiving, even if I don’t feel sick?

Yes, there is! Make an appointment at the Health Center to discuss a variety of preventive health care measures, including: 

• Pap smear screening (students of female sex should start at age 21)
• Sexually transmitted infection screening
• Birth control
• Pre-exposure HIV prophylaxis

Being so busy is making me very stressed out — what can I do?

• See the Center for Counseling and Mental Health’s tips on time management.
• Practice mindfulness and meditation.
• Talk to your class dean.