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Advocating for inclusive, safe dining for college students with food restrictions
GFF College Dining Survey Responses
New York University
New York
New York
Survey Date:
Jun 4, 2019
Survey 1 of 1
Student:
Junior
With:
Celiac Disease
Student's Summary Assessment:
College Dining:
A-
Surrounding Area:
A
Rationale for Grades Given
Always stuff I could eat, dedicated gluten free dish every meal plus other dishes that can be made gluten free or are already gluten free
Dining halls or I cook or chipotle
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)
Completed original celiac survey which did not ask about other food allergies
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?
YES
If Yes, describe each incident and how your school responded
Did you register your food restriction with the disabilities office? If yes, describe
No
Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe
Yes
If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?
Better labeling
Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
Repetitive meals
Advice for Incoming Students:
Housing:
Did your food restrictions impact your housing decisions? Any dorm recommendations
No
Dining Halls:
Any advice for managing dining halls? Favorite dining halls? Any to avoid?
Read the signs
Meal Plans:
Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?
Meal swipes and dining dollars
Dorms:
Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?
I just use local supermarkets with many options
Getting Started:
What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?
Assess your options
Socializing:
Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?
Don’t
Other:
Any other advice or comments?
No
Meal Plans:
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