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Advocating for inclusive, safe dining for
college students with food restrictions
GFF College Dining Survey Responses
Saint Joseph’s University
Patchogue
New York
Survey Date:
Oct 24, 2022
Survey 1 of 1
Student:
Senior
With:
Milk Allergy
Student's Summary Assessment:
College Dining:
B+
Surrounding Area:
B-
Rationale for Grades Given
Good amount of food for students with restrictions
Not many places other than grocery stores
Details About this Student's Food Restrictions
How many years ago were you diagnosed with food allergies or celiac disease?
3-5
If you indicated celiac or gluten intolerance, how sensitive are you to gluten?
Very: React to small amounts
Add details to help us better understand your food restrictions (e.g. sensitivity level, potential reaction, need for EPI pen)
Wide spread bodily sickness non life threatening
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
Yes I registered it under allergies
Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe
No
If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?
A separate second for allergen friendly foods
Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
Figuring out of foods has dairy I will look the food up to check
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?
At a label stating what allergens are in each food more visibly
Meal Plans:
Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?
No meal plan
Dorms:
Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?
Bring lots of snacks to school
Getting Started:
What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?
Find out how to request a food if the food served has something your allergic to
Socializing:
Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?
Try to eat before the party there are often a lot of allergens at parties
Other:
Any other advice or comments?
No
Meal Plans:
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