GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Pennsylvania State University

University Park

Pennsylvania

Colleges

Survey Date:

Aug 31, 2024

Survey 1 of 4

Student:

Freshman

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

B

Surrounding Area:

A+

Rationale for Grades Given

One dedicated allergen free station. Not open for all meals all days. Would not grant medical accommodation to live in dorm closest or very close to dining hall with this GF dining area citing needed to learn to eat at other dining halls too. Even when My GI Celiac Doctor wrote letters of medical necessity (anxiety too about getting Glutened) Denied appeal as well ( by university physicians who know nothing about my case or individual situation!

Lots of restaurants and supermarkets with GF options

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)

100% gluten free. No cross contamination whatsoever. Potential reactions are red blotchy face hives stomach pain and cramping. Throwing up. Diarrhea. Headache. Fatigue. Dizzy. Brain fog.

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

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

Mostly not 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

Excused absence if Glutened. Extension on work if Glutened.

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

Labeling. Dietitians. Back pans.

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

Don’t know.

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

Lack of variety. I had GF flavored sauces sent

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

Yes. Wanted to reside with roommate that would be respectful of my restrictions and near GF allergen safe dining area.

Dining Halls:

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

Be careful!!! Be friendly and respectful of dining staff!!! Your safety depends on them!

Meal Plans:

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

Get lowest level meal plan. Level 1. My parents gave me difference for eating off compass or cooking in dorm kitchen with my own pan or air fryer of course.

GFF College Dining Survey Responses

Pennsylvania State University

University Park

Pennsylvania

Survey Date:

Aug 31, 2024

Survey 1 of 4

Student:

Freshman

With:

Celiac Disease

Student's Summary Assessment:

College Dining:

B

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)

100% gluten free. No cross contamination whatsoever. Potential reactions are red blotchy face hives stomach pain and cramping. Throwing up. Diarrhea. Headache. Fatigue. Dizzy. Brain fog.

Details About this Student's College Dining Experience

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

Mostly not 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

Excused absence if Glutened. Extension on work if Glutened.

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

Labeling. Dietitians. Back pans.

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

Don’t know.

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

Lack of variety. I had GF flavored sauces sent

Advice for Incoming Students:

Housing:

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

Yes. Wanted to reside with roommate that would be respectful of my restrictions and near GF allergen safe dining area.

Dining Halls:

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

Be careful!!! Be friendly and respectful of dining staff!!! Your safety depends on them!

Meal Plans:

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

Get lowest level meal plan. Level 1. My parents gave me difference for eating off compass or cooking in dorm kitchen with my own pan or air fryer of course.

Dorms:

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

Bring lots of healthy snacks. Eat fresh fruit

Getting Started:

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

Email n talk w nutrition services

Socializing:

Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?

Scout out restaurants that can accommodate GF celiac

Other:

Any other advice or comments?

Get accommodations through SDRs

Meal Plans: