Healthier Campus Initiative

Dillard University

2019 Progress Report

Year Committed: 2018
Length of Commitment: 3 years

Committed to meet 23 guidelines—developed by PHA in collaboration with some of the nation’s leading nutrition, physical activity and campus wellness experts—around nutrition, physical activity, and programming on campus.

Verified Results

  • Implementation Date

    September 2021

    Reporting Date

    November 2019

    Commitment Element

    Offer tray-less dining in at least seventy-five percent (75%) of dining venues.

    Progress To Date

    Dillard University offers tray-less dining at its Kearny Dining Hall.

  • Implementation Date

    September 2021

    Reporting Date

    November 2019

    Commitment Element

    Label food and beverage items offered with calories per serving at the point of presentation OR Designate healthier food and beverage options using a healthy icon at the point of presentation.

    Progress To Date

    Dillard University identifies all food and beverages with calories and Sodexo's “Mindful” healthy icon at the point of presentation.

  • Implementation Date

    September 2021

    Reporting Date

    November 2019

    Commitment Element

    Make available Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) for personal nutrition assessments and counseling to all students.

    Progress To Date

    Dillard University offers students free access to a Registered Dietitian to conduct nutrition assessments and provide nutrition counseling on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to food allergies, chronic illness and identifying healthy food options on campus.

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