GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

Colleges

Survey Date:

Sep 2, 2024

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Freshman

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

A+

Surrounding Area:

A

Rationale for Grades Given

The 5 has an allergy free station with some readily available safe foods. I can also text in a request for fresh made menu options.

There are some Amari g restaurants and bakeries in Baton Rouge that I’ve been able to eat at safely. Fwiw there is only one celiac safe breakfast restaurant.

Details About this Student's Food Restrictions

How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease?

5+

If you indicated celiac or gluten intolerance, how sensitive are you to gluten?

Extremely: React to even small traces

Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)

I get migraines, vomiting, and neuropathy in my legs when even a trace of gluten is on my food. Depending on the amount of gluten I eat I will be sick anywhere from a day to a month.

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?

Totally yes, was what I expected

Have you had a reation from eating in your dining hall?

NO

If Yes, describe each incident and how your school responded

Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe

My dr sent a letter advising of my symptoms and diagnosis. Disabilities contacted me and set up a plan if I get glutened to allow extra time for assignments & exams. They also approved me to not have a communal bathroom. They approved me to have an extra fridge & cooking devices

Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe

I spoke with the head dietician chef before I attended and then met with her during welcome week.

If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?

If the other dining hall had an allergy free station that might be helpful.

Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it

Remembering that I have to order the special meals 30 minutes in advance.

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations

Speak with the disability office to make sure you don’t have a communal bathroom.

Dining Halls:

Any advice for managing dining halls? Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?

The 5 is great. I havent’ tried 459 so I can’t comment on the food in that dining hall

Meal Plans:

Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?

A meal plan is mandatory and I bought the smallest plan knowing I would also cook in my room

Dorms:

Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?

Lots of safe places on Uber eats that I’ve take. advantage of. I make chicken nuggets and eggs in my room f

Getting Started:

What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?

Speak with disability and nutrition

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

I’m from out of state where my friends were super understanding. Coming here I have found the same; my friends have all been great about it. I don’t drink so that hasn’t been an issue for me

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

Great school! Great friends! Great food! Geaux Tigers!!

Meal Plans:

GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

Survey Date:

Sep 2, 2024

Survey 1 of 1

Student:

Freshman

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

A+

Surrounding Area:

A

Rationale for Grades Given

Details About this Student's Food Restrictions

How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease?

5+

If you indicated celiac or gluten intolerance, how sensitive are you to gluten?

Extremely: React to even small traces

Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)

I get migraines, vomiting, and neuropathy in my legs when even a trace of gluten is on my food. Depending on the amount of gluten I eat I will be sick anywhere from a day to a month.

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?

Totally yes, was what I expected

Have you had a reation from eating in your dining hall?

NO

If Yes, describe each incident and how your school responded

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Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe

My dr sent a letter advising of my symptoms and diagnosis. Disabilities contacted me and set up a plan if I get glutened to allow extra time for assignments & exams. They also approved me to not have a communal bathroom. They approved me to have an extra fridge & cooking devices

Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe

I spoke with the head dietician chef before I attended and then met with her during welcome week.

If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?

If the other dining hall had an allergy free station that might be helpful.

Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it

Remembering that I have to order the special meals 30 minutes in advance.

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations

Speak with the disability office to make sure you don’t have a communal bathroom.

Dining Halls:

Any advice for managing dining halls? Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?

The 5 is great. I havent’ tried 459 so I can’t comment on the food in that dining hall

Meal Plans:

Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?

A meal plan is mandatory and I bought the smallest plan knowing I would also cook in my room

Dorms:

Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?

Lots of safe places on Uber eats that I’ve take. advantage of. I make chicken nuggets and eggs in my room f

Getting Started:

What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?

Speak with disability and nutrition

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

I’m from out of state where my friends were super understanding. Coming here I have found the same; my friends have all been great about it. I don’t drink so that hasn’t been an issue for me

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

Great school! Great friends! Great food! Geaux Tigers!!

Meal Plans: