If you have questions about food or nutrition, Healthy IU's registered dietitian has the answers!
What you'll get:
- One-on-one sessions tailored to your goals
- Nutrition education and support on any topic of interest, including weight loss, heart-healthy eating, digestive health, healthy eating on a budget and more.
- Evidence-based, non-judgment nutrition advice.
Cost/eligibility: Free for IU employees, their spouses on an IU-sponsored medical plan, and IU retirees by appointment.
Availability: Offered year-round, excludidng June & July.
How to schedule:
The Marathon Health employee health centers offer one-on-onesessions with a health coach focused on nutrition, physical activity, weight loss, tobacco cessation, stress management, and more.
What you’ll get:
- One-on-one, goal-oriented coaching spanning lifestyle, stress, sleep, weight, and chronic disease prevention/management.
- If you use Marathon Health foryour primary care and labs, your health coach, provider, and care team can collaborate directly, offering a whole-person approach to your physical, mental, and lifestyle health.
Cost/eligibility: Free for IU faculty, staff, and family members enrolled in IU-sponsored health insurance.
Availability:Virtual appointments available across the country.In-person appointments available at select locations, including Bloomington and Indianapolis.
How to schedule:
IU medical plan coverage
IU’s medical plans include coverage for nutritional counseling, bariatric surgery, and weight loss medications. Coverage for these services may be subject to specific requirements, limitations or exclusions as outlined in the plan document. Visit the IU Benefits website to learn more.
Members also have access to discounts on wellness-related products and services through Anthem, such as FitBit and Garmin wearables. Log in to anthem.com and select Care, then Discounts to learn more.
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter
-MyFitnessPal tracks progress fornutrition, water, fitness, and weight loss goals.This health app helps you learn about your habits, make smarter food choices, find motivationand support, and conquer your health goals.The app’s food database contains over 20 million foodsand connects with 50+ apps and devices, such as fitness trackers and smartwatch apps.The app is available for Android and iOS devices.
Learn more and download MyFitnessPal
Start Simple with MyPlate
-Meet healthy eating goals one at a time! Use the Start Simple with MyPlate app to pick simple daily food goals, see real-time progress, and earn badges along the way. This easy-to-use app can help you make positive changes, and can sync with your smartwatch. The app is available for Android and iOS devices.
Learn more and download the Start Simple app
Cronometer: Calorie Counter
-Cronometer is a powerful health and fitness app that makes it easy to track your diet and exercise habits. With an extensive database of over 1.2 million verified foods, you can easily log your meals and get a detailed breakdown of the calories, vitamins & minerals. The app also integrates with popular fitness tracking apps and devices, including Apple Health, Apple Watch, and Fitbit, so you can track your workouts and monitor your progress over time.The app is available for Android and iOS devices.
Learn more and download Cronometer
