University of New Hampshire
VerifiedWe can provided detailed ingredient information as requested for all food stations.
Our summary link of the various ways of self-navigation and viewing menus and full ingredients: https://www.unh.edu/dining/nutrition/special-concerns . We also provide full ingredient information at our web site for rotating cycle menus as well as everyday item (such as salad bar, deli bar, etc) and scheduled specialty bars (such as quesadilla bar, etc.) - which is available both on our web site and UNH mobile app for Dining.
We have digital menu boards at food stations (connected to our menu management program) that highlight some nutrition information facts as well as top 8 allergens, gluten, pork and alcohol, along with vegetarian or vegan status. This same information is available on our web menus page. Specific requests can be confirmed in person on the spot by speaking with a manager or chef to see specific recipe or product information.
Any questions or information requested will be handled on the spot for the guest to review for their needs. We have full ingredient information based on our standardized recipe system and is accessible for the rotating cycle menus, everyday items and specialty bar items - accessed via our web site or the UNH mobile app under Dining.
We can prepare in separate pans with separate utensils and separate ingredients. Further information here on our web site: http://www.unh.edu/dining/special-concerns. We also work with Student Accessibility Services for reviewing and approving dining accommodations including our custom meal ordering system (individualized meals made separately according to the students identified need).
We have several self-navigation tools to start with for exploring options - online menus for the current day and 9 days ahead, digital menu boards at food stations (showing live data connected to our menu management program) that highlight status of the top 9 allergens, gluten, pork and alcohol, along with vegetarian, vegan or Halal status, standardized recipe system, ability for customized orders or request for a portion from a backup pan that hasn't yet been placed on the self serve station, using separate utensils as well as individualized meal orders separate from self-serve areas (via approved dining accommodation after registration and review with Student Accessibility Services). We have a registered dietitian on staff full time to meet with. Full summary here at our web site: http://www.unh.edu/dining/special-concerns
We work with Student Accessibility Services to connect students who have special nutrition concerns to register and complete the review process for requesting dining accommodations. Many students are approved for the Custom Meal Ordering option which allows for individualized meals depending on the student's documented need such as for food allergies. Once approved the registered dietitian connects with the student to review details of the program and how to utilize. See further information at our web site here: http://www.unh.edu/dining/special-concerns
The Allergen Friendly stations are located at both dining halls and offer a rotating menu of selections prepared with ingredients that do not contain gluten or the 9 most common food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean, and sesame. Please note, these stations are open to all guests. To reduce the risk of allergen cross-contact guests are guided to use an empty, clean plate when choosing selections and to keep food from other stations away from this area. As a self-serve food station, the risk of cross contact exists. For strict allergen concerns please ask a manager who can assist and requests for a backup portion at these stations is also an option. The dining halls also have self-serve Gluten Friendly stations open to all guests, featuring supplemental items including a refrigerator/freezer with an assortment of gluten-free packaged products such as gluten-free breads, desserts, individually portioned peanut butter, cream cheese, jelly, and more. These areas also have some dedicated equipment for gluten-friendly use only. Besides the stations, guests can access all offerings and select items suitable to their needs and request a backup portion to reduce cross contact risk.
food allergy 101, anaphylaxis, avoiding and preventing cross-contact, the importance of relationships with guests and team members for creating a safe environment, department policy for managing a food allergy emergency. The training included interactive group discussions and each group reports out on example scenerios and how they would be handled.
We have an epinephrine pen program at each of our dining halls and our retail locations. Each location stocks twin pack adult dose epinephrine pens. A policy is in place and training occurs annually for recognizing signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and how to use an epinephrine pen. Management staff are trained per policy. See further information at our web site here: http://www.unh.edu/dining/special-concerns
For Residential Management, they make an effort to label at least gluten free or vegan foods. Student and professional staff are happy to accommodate if they are aware.
Student and professional staff are happy to accommodate if they are aware.
As noted via SAS web site: Housing is available at both the Durham and CPS Manchester campuses. All students who would like housing accommodations are required to apply for housing and adhere to all housing-related deadlines. Part of this process can include applying for housing accommodations.
SAS assists in the interactive accommodation process for housing accommodations. Housing accommodations can be requested at any time, but due to limited availability, it is highly encouraged to apply for accommodations by the priority housing deadlines. The chances of an accommodation being able to be met are greatly increased if a student completes the accommodation approval process by the priority deadlines. For further information: https://www.unh.edu/diversity-inclusion/student-accessibility
Dining Services (works collaboratively with Student Accessibility Services) and Housing (refers to Student Accessibility Services).
- If a student has food allergies, celiac disease, or other special dietary need, and would like to request accommodations, please contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) https://www.unh.edu/diversity-inclusion/student-accessibility . SAS can assist in navigating the three-step accommodation process (register with SAS, submit documentation, meet with SAS).
- Guests seeking additional meal accommodations such as custom meal ordering or individualized menus are required to register with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and provide the appropriate documentation.
- The process for initiating is the responsibility of the student and is an interactive, collaborative process between the student, Dining Services (dietitian, chef, managers) and Student Accessibility Services.
- Once pre-approved by SAS, meal accommodation options are individualized and may include personalized menus or pre-ordering options and the registered dietitian from UNH Dining will be notified and reach out to the student to connect and review next step options.
Contact for updates: health@unh.edu and/or https://www.unh.edu/health/services/medical-services