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Have you ever opened your fridge and felt stressed instead of hungry? Or caught yourself thinking, “I was good today, so I earned this,” or “I shouldn’t eat that.” If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. College life is busy, unpredictable, and full of pressure, and food often becomes something we overthink, rush through, or feel guilty about. Peer Wellbeing Ambassador, Laura Chan, will walk you through the basics of intuitive eating so you can find peace with food this semester!

Our bodies need ample food every day to keep us balanced and regulated. It is remarkable how much our routine eating habits can impact our overall well-being and our body’s ability to prevent disease. Learn from University of Utah alumni and aspiring dietitian, Isaac Ou, as he shares his passion for demystifying the topic of disordered eating and getting folks struggling with body image issues connected to care. In honor of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, let’s look at how dietetics - or the science of how nutrition influences well-being - can help us gain greater peace with our self-image.