Ask the Dietitian!
If so, ask our expert Margaret Pauly, MS, RD, LD! Margaret is willing to help by offering answers to your nutrition questions via email directly to you. Email gethealthy@uams.edu to ask a question and receive a response directly. Make sure to put “Nutrition Question” in the subject line. Questions for the dietitian should be general in nature. For prescriptive diets, you must schedule an appointment by calling 501-526-6477.
Email Your QuestionHealthy Active Arkansas Goals
The Nutrition and Food Services department has met and exceeded the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage recommendations from the Healthy Active Arkansas Initiative set forth by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Fifty-five percent of our beverage options are calorie free or sugar free.
Services for Nutritional Counseling
Employee Nutrition Clinic
Those with UMR insurance with a BMI of 27 or more are entitled to four visits with Outpatient Nutrition Clinic or the Employee Nutrition clinic per year with UMR. Employees seeking counseling with a BMI of less than 27 are entitled to one visit with the Outpatient Nutrition Clinic or the Employee Nutrition Clinic per year with UMR. Appointments with the clinics are by referral only. Certain exceptions do apply if you are a University of Arkansas employee. Please contact your primary care doctor or visit one of our doctors in the Center for Primary Care to obtain a referral.
Outpatient Nutrition Clinic contact number: 501-526-6477
Employee Nutrition Clinic contact number: 501-526-6477
Those not on the Little Rock Campus with UMR still receive this benefit with dietitians that are in-network in your area!
Real Appeal Is Free for Employees!
Real Appeal is available to our members at no additional cost. Our approach is based on decades of clinical weight loss research focused on simple steps combined with personalized tools and support. Real Appeal members who attended 4 or more sessions during the program lost 10 pounds on average. Talk to your doctor before starting any weight loss program.
*The Real Appeal program is provided at no additional cost to eligible members as part of their covered health insurance plan. Enroll for Free!
Employee & Student Discount
Don’t forget: show your employee ID badge for a 20 percent discount at all UAMS food service outlets!
Recipe booklets for download!
Dining Options on Campus
Employees and Students can see the nutritional information for their food online from the UAMS Cafeteria. Each nutrition label beside the food tells you what this food contains and its benefits. Healthy food options are always available in the cafeteria: lean meat, healthy carbs, leafy greens and heart-healthy fats.
Dining Options