The mission of the O Nutrition Club is to increase awareness of food sensitivities and alternative diets among the University of Oregon population, to provide support and share resources for people interested in their personal nutrition, and to increase University students' access to allergen-free foods on campus.

We are a group of University of Oregon students with a diverse set of dietary restrictions. Some of us are vegan, some of us are gluten intolerant, some of us avoid the nightshade family, and some of us have multiple food allergies and sensitivities. Our varied backgrounds might sound like a recipe for disaster, but our shared experiences dealing with food frustrations bring us together through common interest and goals. We meet once a week to discuss nutrition topics, listen to guest speakers, and exchange tips. Our club is a place to be educated and empowered!

We do not dispense medical advice. Since we are an organization of students, there are currently no professionals among us - although several club members one day aim to become doctors or dieticians. Instead, we often ask professional members of the Eugene community to visit with us as guest speakers. The (student) members of the O Nutrition Club share advice and resources, but each of us is ultimately responsible for our own personal nutrition and health.

We are also not a dieting club. Each of us strongly believes in the vital importance of balanced nutrition, whatever our dietary choices and restrictions may be. Our struggle, and as a result, our goal, is to eat well despite these inconveniences.

Thank you for visiting our website! Even if you are not a student and have never heard of food allergies, we welcome you to explore our small collection of nutrition resources. Starting Fall 2008, we are compiling a cookbook of easy and nutritious recipes that can be adapted to nearly any diet. Look for it on sale soon!

Officers:
- Alisha Wimberly, President
- Liz Sedlak, Vice President
- Amy Vandenburgh, Vice President
- Andrea McFarlane, Publicity Manager

Contact us at onutrition@gmail.com