W.W.D.D?
What Would the Dietitian Do?

W.W.D.D. (What Would The Dietitian Do) is an approach to achieving a healthier lifestyle. It's designed to help students make healthier decisions when eating in our dining facilities. It compliments our available nutritional programs including Balanced Choice.

The items presented as W.W.D.D choices are not necessarily the healthiest options available, but it does help you find a balance between the foods you love to eat and the foods you know you should eat.

We will still offer nutritional information on all items, highlighting our most healthy options and Balanced Choice. W.W.D.D. addresses those who fall into a nutritional gap because often times diners only see the extremes - the healthiest of foods and the most unhealthy choices. This program provides some guidance to confused diners, suggesting tips that allow for healthier decisions for foods that fall between this nutritional spectrum. For instance, at Players Grill I would choose baked chips instead of French fries. Who doesn't like chips? Baked chips are a healthy alternative to French fries and still taste great!

Taking small steps to a healthier lifestyle is the motivation for this program. Whether you are wanting to revamp your eating habits, or just looking for simple direction, this program will set you on the right path. Just think about it, even small steps to reduce fat and calories will have a huge impact when factored out over the course of a year.
 

W.W.D.D? Tips:

Accentos

• If you are getting Accentos Nachos, at least try omitting the cheese and choose beans instead of chicken or beef. Also omit the sour cream and instead top the nachos with an extra side of salsa
• Try using 1/4 or ½ of the amount of cheese on the Quesadilla
• Try eating the Accentos Salad on a plate instead of the Fried Tortilla Shell
• Use salsa as a topper instead of extra cheese, guacamole, or sour cream
• What Would I Order?- 1 Hard shell taco with a side of rice and beans and a water

Chef Yan

• Choose the entrees with more veggies like Kung Pao Veggies or Chicken & Broccoli.
• Ask for ½ the portion of rice and top with your favorite entrée selection
• Choose white or jasmine rice over fried rice to accompany your entre
• Try to choose brown rice when available.

Mammas

• Choosing the thin slices of pizza will save you many calories and fat
• Selecting veggie pizza slices will give you the added benefit of many powerful antioxidants!
• If ordering pasta, choose marinara based sauces vs. cream based sauces
• Choose the side option instead of the entrée or put ½ of the entrée in a to-go box to save for a later meal.
• Choose the side of bread over the cheesy bread sticks as a side.
• What Would I Order?- Cheese Pizza with Outtakes Veggie Fries (including accompanying ranch) and an unsweetened ice tea

Au Bon Pain

• Choose the clear broth soups over the cream based ones.
• Choose soups that are hearty in vegetables

Fresh Grill

• Choose the fresh veggie sticks instead of French fries
• Choose baked chips or whole fruit instead of French fries
• Choose a Hearthstone side like steamed veggies for example instead of French fries.
• Ask that you sandwich or bread not be buttered before it is grilled/toasted.
• A Healthier Option: Ignore the burgers. Choose a Turkey Deli Griller with baked chips or fresh veggie sticks. (
• Try choosing single burger/sandwiches vs. doubles to save calories and fat. Add extra lettuce and tomato for bulk.

Chik-fil-A

• Choose the chargilled sandwich over the chicken sandwich
• Instead of fries get a fruit cup or fresh veggies
• Try a grilled chicken salad with lowfat dressing or a vinaigrette.
• Instead of fries choose baked chips.

 About the Dietitian:

   Laura Vollink, RD, LD, received accreditation as a registered dietitian from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Duncan currently serves as Assistant Director of Towers Café and Resident Dietitian.
   As Registered Dietitian, Duncan seeks to increase the wellness of Southeast students by designing healthy menu options, providing nutritional analysis, developing and implementing nutrition education programs, creating nutritional presentations and designing therapeutic diet protocols for students with special dietary needs. Duncan is also responsible for developing healthy catering menus with accompanying nutritional information.