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Advocating for inclusive, safe dining for
college students with food restrictions
GFF College Dining Survey Responses
University of Texas at Austin
Austin
Texas
Survey Date:
Dec 27, 2023
Survey 1 of 1
Student:
Sophomore
With:
Celiac Disease
Student's Summary Assessment:
College Dining:
B+
Surrounding Area:
A
Rationale for Grades Given
Only 1 dedicated food line
Many options in Austin
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?
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)
Celiac
Details About this Student's College Dining Experience
Does your college handle food restrictions as you expected when you decided to attend?
Mostly 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, met w Dietitian prior to accepting
Are there resources to help with nutritious, safe dining (e.g. dietician)? If yes, describe
meet w Dietitian
If you were in charge of dining, what would you change? Would your school be open to suggestions?
More options in dining halls
Describe your biggest challenge managing your food restrictions at college and how you deal with it
Austin itself is amazing for GF. Many 100% dedicated restaurants.
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?
Jester 2 is the only one w dedicated food line
Meal Plans:
Describe your meal plans over the year(s). What's mandatory? Any suggestions?
Dorms:
Any advice for eating in the dorms? Favorite snacks? Places that deliver?
Getting Started:
What should students do before school starts or when they first arrive?
Socializing:
Advice on managing parties or dinners out with friends?
Other:
Any other advice or comments?
Meal Plans:
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