UofG Campus Resources for Health
Is the University of Guelph offering free flu vaccines this year?
Yes!
What is the hardest working muscle in your body?
Heart
What are the macronutrients?
Proteins, fats, carbohydrates
Does UofG have a crisis text line?
Yes! You can use it by texting ‘UofG’ to 686868.
What's the largest residence on Campus?
South
How many steps should you aim to take each day?
10 000
What's the ONE vitamin deficiency that most Canadians have? (especially during winter season)
Vitamin D deficiency!
Out of every five people, how many will experience a mental health issue?
1
J.T. Powell Building
What is the most complex joint in the body?
Knee
What colour of fruits and vegetables provides vitamin A?
Orange
What is the most common mental disorder?
Anxiety
Who is our campus dietitian?
Lindzie O'Reilly
What kind of exercise is best for improving bone-density?
Weight-bearing exercise
Why is dietary fibre important to our health?
Improves microbiome
Greater satiety
High fibre foods usually contain more nutrients than processed foods
Healthy bowel movements
Decrease risk of many diseases
Which Canadian Olympian is well known for sharing her struggles with depression and being part of Bell Lets Talk?
Clara Hughes
What year did renovations to the student wellness building finish?
2019
What's the main drive for weight loss?
Caloric deficit
Which Vitamin deficiency leads to scurvy
Vitamin C
What hormone can increase appetite during times of stress and cause some people to overeat?
cortisol