By Mahika Sampat | HealthWorks Peer Educator 

Eating well can be tricky, especially when you are in college. As a student, you are frequently on-the-go and may not always think about your eating habits. Here are some suggestions and resources to help you: 

1. Plan ahead for meals by using Penn State’s Food Service menu information page.  
2. Stock up on frozen fruits and vegetables. They take little time to prep and cook and they’re just as nutritious as fresh fruits and vegetables.
3. Build your plates to look like MyPlate. This means lots of vegetables and grains, a good amount of protein and fruit, and some dairy. 
4. Make eating enjoyable, cook with roommates to make it a social bonding activity.  

 For more information, visit the Healthy Penn State Healthy Eating site.