​Nutrition

We all make food choices based on a variety of personal convictions: individual health, cultural, religious, ethical, environmental and economical.
 

Menus & Nutritional Information 
  


 

Allergies & Special Diets

UDS makes every attempt to identify ingredients that may cause allergic reactions for those with food allergies and to instruct our food production staff on the severity of food allergies. In addition, we label items with possible allergen-containing ingredients. However, there is always a risk of contamination. Customers concerned with food allergies need to be aware of this risk.

Dining Services also operates its own bakery. Our bakery is not a “nut free” bakery. We cannot guarantee the absence of cross contamination with our baked goods.
 
In a typical student population, there are between 5-10% of members that have some type of allergy or food sensitivity. Because UDS is serving a large student group, we are asking your assistance in creating a safe food service environment.​

Plan ahead: Before you arrive, you should contact the Executive Chef at [715] 346-4878 or via email so you can discuss any specific needs or concerns. Once you arrive, please introduce yourself to the managers and staff so we may work with you. We continually work to provide as much information as possible to enable you to make informed dining choices.​ 

​Simple Rules for Safe Dining

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 between 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 or student supervisor.

Porti​ons

Every wonder how big a portion is? Check out the UDS Portion Chart to compare your meals to familiar items that correspond to portion-sizes.


Healthy Eating Pyramid
Copyright © 2008. For more information about The Healthy Eating Pyramid, please see The Nutrition Source, Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health, http://www.thenutritionsource.org, and Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy, by Walter C. Willett, M.D. and Patrick J. Skerrett (2005), Free Press/Simon & Schuster Inc.


Other Resources

  • faancollegenetwork.org
    This database includes College Representatives and Student Ambassadors, who are students already attending school and has information for students with food allergies.
  • eating-disorders.com
    The Center for Eating Disorders is a medical center providing information on bulimia, anorexia and binge eating disorders.
  • edrecovery.com
    Eating Disorder Recovery Online provides information to assist people exhibiting eating disorders.
  • gssiweb.com
    Gatorade Sports Science Institute allows access to the latest research on sports medicine and exercise.
  • sportsmedicine.com
    Sportsmedicine.com is a site focused on sports medicine.
  • vrg.org
    The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on vegetarianism and the interrelated issues of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger.
  • mypyramid.gov
    MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
  • eatright.org
    The American Dietetic Association is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
  • wholegrainscouncil.org
    The Whole Grains Council helps consumers find whole grain foods and understand their health benefits.
  • wisegeek.com
    What do 200 calories look like? See a variety of foods represented!
  • nutritiondata.com
    On Nutrition Data, you'll find detailed nutrition information, plus unique analysis tools that tell you more about how foods affect your health and make it easier to choose healthy foods.

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