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Welcome to the SNAC web site! This site was written and created by Sheri Barke, MPH, RD and other UCLA professionals to help college students eat well, be active, and feel good about their bodies. Our goal is to help prevent nutrition-related health problems (including eating disorders, disordered eating, overweight/obesity, size prejudice, and poor nutrient intake) which threaten students' academic and developmental success. The media bombards us with ultra-thin and steroid-pumped body ideals that are unrealistic for most people to achieve. In addition, we are exposed to numerous diet books, fitness magazines, supplement ads, and testimonials from friends and family that give us conflicting information about what to eat and how to exercise. No wonder we all get so confused and frustrated at times! On this web site, you'll find images of REAL bodies that reflect the diversity of body types on our campus. You'll see how health and fitness come in all shapes and sizes. Each month, check out "Bruins Aiming Toward Healthy Lifestyles" to see profiles of REAL students, staff, and faculty who are striving for balanced, healthy lives. You'll also get accurate, up-to-date information about food, nutrition, and fitness and learn how to deal with the unique challenges that college students face to eating well, being active, and feeling good about your body on campus. We hope the SNAC web site will be a valuable resource for you and your peers as you strive to balance school, work, and responsibilities with health, fitness, and well-being. Healthy regards, This website was developed with the support of the UCLA Student Health & Wellness Center, Dining Services, UCLA Recreation, Center for Women & Men, Office of Residential Life, Student Psychological Services, and ASUCLA. SNAC is co-sponsored by the UCLA Center for Women
& Men, Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center, Dining
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