"Food has the power to heal us. It is the most potent tool we have to prevent and treat many of our chronic diseases." - Dr. Mark Hyman

Nutrition Counseling

*** In-person appointments are suspended. Please check your HealthyPack Portal for further instructions***. 

Registered Dietitians are available to provide nutrition counseling for current NC State students on Main Campus by appointment Monday through Friday and on Centennial Campus by appointment Monday through Wednesday.

Services Offered

In addition to general healthy eating recommendations, we provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for the following diseases/disorders:

  • Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
  • Disordered Eating Behavior
  • Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder)
  • Fatigue
  • Food Allergies
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)
  • IBS/IBD/Crohn’s/Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Unhealthy Relationship with Food and/or Body
  • Vitamin/Mineral deficiencies
  • Weight Management

If you eat in the dining halls and have a nutrition issue you need help with, the Director of Nutrition and Wellness in Dining can assist you. Lisa Eberhart can be reached at ljeberha@ncsu.edu

Our Approach to Nutrition

The team of dietitians at Student Health Services practice a Health at Every Size ® approach to nutrition care. This concept means that we appreciate diversity in body shapes/sizes and recognize that health is not measured by the number on the scale. Clients are encouraged to nourish the body with foods that support physical and mental health and reduce emphasis on specific weight or aesthetic goals.

How to Make an Appointment

Appointments are available Monday-Friday and can be scheduled via HealthyPackPortal or by calling Student Health at 919.515.2563.  A $25 no show will be charged for all appointments not cancelled or rescheduled in advance.

Cost of Appointments

Each student is allowed two free nutrition counseling visits per academic year. For each additional visit, there will be a $60 charge that can be billed to your insurance or paid out of pocket.

Reduced and limited services at Student Health

Many Student Health Services are being reduced and limited. Allergy, Travel, Occupational Medicine, Immunizations and Physical Therapy and Nutrition appointments will not be made and may be canceled. Please check your messages about appointments already

Info for students returning from spring break

Many students will be traveling back to Raleigh and NC State’s campus from spring break activities soon and some may have concerns about where they traveled or who they have been in contact with. We

Maria Limmen, MSN, FNP-BC, NP-C

Maria Limmen joined the clinical staff at NCSU Student Health Services in 2020 to provide services in Occupational Medicine.She graduated from the University of Leiden in the Netherlands with a BA in history in 1988, and