Dining Services Nutrition Information
Penn College employs a part-time registered dietitian to provide assistance to students with food related concerns and problems. If you have a food allergy or specific issue, please contact Sharon to set up an appointment.
Location, Contact & Hours
- Sharon Berger, Registered Dietitian
- LEC, Rm. A137
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7282
- Office Hours (Fall 2012): Thursday, 8 a.m. - noon
Message from Sharon
When trying to eat healthy, size up your portions. Dietary Guidelines for Americans form the basis of MyPlate . My Plate was launched by the USDA this past Spring and replaced the Food Guide Pyramid. The serving sizes in MyPlate are applicable to Americans over age 2 with emphasis on daily servings of food within the 5 food groups listed. Keep in mind, Oils and Empty Calories are now listed as “related topics”. In other words, the Fats, Oils, and Sweets group isn’t considered a “food group” anymore.
Portion It:
For vegetables, fruit, dried fruit, beans, rice, pasta, cereal, yogurt, shredded cheese: ¼ Cup = 1 large egg; ½ Cup = 1 small computer mouse; 1 cup = one 3 inch baseball
For milk and juice: 1 cup = ¾ can soda; ½ cup = 4 ounce carton
For meat, poultry, or fish: 3 ounces = standard size deck of cards
For nuts, seeds, oil, salad dressing, and spreads: 2 tablespoons = 1 roll 35mm film (yes, the old style film that needs developed); 1 tablespoon (1 ounce) = 1 nine volt battery
For cheese: 1 ½ ounces = 2 nine volt batteries
Healthy Menu Choice: Tortellini soup, Cajun salsa baked fish, California blend vegetables
Allergy Information
- Egg Allergy
- Fish & Shellfish Allergy
- Milk Allergy - lactose intolerance
- Soy Allergy
- Tree Nuts and Peanuts
- Wheat Allergy
