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Dietary Resources

​University Dining is committed to providing a safe dining experience for our students who have additional dietary needs. There are many dietary resources available to students. They include:

​Meet Our Registered Dietitian

Do you have questions about food allergies, gluten-free options, vegetarianism, or other nutrition-related concerns?

Schedule an appointment with our registered dietitian, Jennifer Hanlon, RDN, CD. Jennifer will work with you to create options that meet your needs while dining at UW-Stevens Point. 

Our Registered Dietitian is available to answer any questions about making changes to your health through nutrition, how to manage medical conditions that may influence your nutrition, or how to navigate college years with food allergies or special dietary needs.

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Jennifer Hanlon, RDN, ​CN
University.Dining.Dietitian@uwsp.edu
715-346-2503​​​​

Students with food allergies or special dietary requirements will find a variety of choices in the University Housing Dining Locations and we strive to provide foods you will enjoy. We work towards labeling items with common allergens and encourage students to review the nutrition information for items they purchase. Our staff will always take care to avoid cross contact whenever possible but the risk is never completely eliminated. Residents with food allergies are reminded to use caution in the community setting of a residence hall facility. Please approach a staff member if you have questions.

PLEASE NOTE: University Dining takes every precaution to check ingredient information and to ensure that cross-contamination of ingredients does not occur. Our fryers are used for all fried food products and those products should not be considered allergen-friendly.

Ingredients and nutritional content may vary. Manufacturers may change their product formulation or consistency without our knowledge and product availability may fluctuate. While we make every effort to identify nutrition data and allergen information, we cannot assure against these contingencies.

It is the responsibility of the customer with food allergies or other specific nutritional concerns to make the final judgment on whether or not to question the ingredients of a food item or to choose to eat the foods selected. Guests are encouraged to consider the information provided, to their own satisfaction, in light of their individual needs and requirements. For individualized assistance please contact the Registered Dietitian at University.Dining.Dietitian@uwsp.edu.

Allergy/Special Requirement Self-Declaration

If you are an incoming or returning student with food allergies or special dietary requirements, please fill out the Allergy/Special Requirement Self-Declaration form. The dietitian can connect with you to discuss your dietary restrictions or concerns, and advise how best to move forward.

Dining Plan Exemption

​On a case basis and after discussion with the Registered Dietitian, a Dining Exemption Request form may be completed. A dining plan waiver may only be granted for documented medical conditions. If you would like to request an​ exemption, please submit a Dining Plan Exemption Request Form.

Net Nutrition Instructions

  1. Select your dining unit and meal period
  2. Select your food choices by checking the box in front of each item
  3. Use the drop-down box to select the number of servings and click “Add Item”
  4. Once you have made all of your selections, click on “Meal Nutrition” to view the nutrition summary of your meal. You may also view an individual item’s nutrition by hovering over the title

Allergen Information

The right side of the screen has the common food allergens and restricted foods listed on each page

  1. Select your allergens or preferences. To clear an allergy or preference click on the selected square again. To clear all filters, select “Clear Filter”
  2. Once the selections are made, the allergens and preferences will take effect and will be removed from your menu selection

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Please follow these simple rules when you are dining with us to help maintain our dedication to safe and healthy eating:

  • Only use the provided utensils for specific food items. Do not cross-use utensils and dishes.
  • Please do not move any menu labels from their original placement.
  • Students with food allergies are reminded to use caution in the community setting of a dining hall.
  • If you have any questions, do not hesitate to approach a manager, sous chef, or student supervisor.​​​

We have a wide variety of choices for those who choose a plant-based diet

Look for these Vegan and Vegetarian stamps on any of our station signage:

Vegetarian SignVegan Sign

​​​Nutrition:
eatright – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
MyPlate | U.S. Department of Agriculture
Homepage – FoodAllergy.org
National Eating Disorders Association

Food Safety:
FoodSafety.gov
Food Safety Home Page | CDC

General Health:
National Institutes of Health (NIH) | Turning Discovery Into Health
Nutrition.gov

Sports Nutrition:
Nutrition Resources for Collegiate Athletes – SCAN
Sports Nutrition: A Complete Guide​

Food Allergies:
Preparing for College – FoodAllergy.org

Allergen Disclaimer: University Dining is committed to providing an allergy-friendly dining experience. However, the ingredients and nutritional content of food items served in the campus dining locations may vary. In addition, manufacturers may change their product formulation or consistency of ingredients without our knowledge, and product availability may fluctuate. While we may make every effort to identify ingredients, we cannot assure against these contingencies. It is ultimately the student’s responsibility to determine whether to question ingredients or eat selected foods.