Nutrition

Allergen Safe Dining at Mines Market

WELCOME!

Mines Dining Services is committed to providing a variety of menu options for students with food allergies, intolerances, and other special dietary needs. Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is available to discuss dining options, accommodations, and resources on campus.

Simple Servings at Mines Market

Overview:The Simple Servings Station is specifically designed to offer safe and appetizing food choices for students with food allergies, intolerances, or those who prefer plain and simple foods. This station excludes foods made with the FDA's most common allergens, including:

• Peanuts

• Tree nuts

• Wheat

• Soy

• Sesame

• Milk products

• Eggs

• Shellfish

All foods offered are made without gluten-containing ingredients.

Typical Menu:

• Proteins:Chicken, fish

• Vegetables:Broccoli, carrots,ect.

• Whole Grains:Brown rice, quinoa

• Beans/Lentils:Garbanzo beans, black beluga lentils

Meals are available at lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends.

Safety Measures:

• Staff members are trained to avoid cross-contact.

• Separate equipment, storage areas, utensils, and preparation areas are used to minimize the chances of allergens in Simple Servings foods.

Simple Zone

Simple Zone is a self-serve pantrylocatedinMines Market.It offers prepackaged items that are free fromgluten, dairy, and nutsand provides dedicated appliances such as a toaster and/or microwave for customers with these dietary needs.The area is entirely free from gluten, dairy, and nut-containing foods and includes a variety of options such as bread, desserts, cereals, pastries, and condiments.In order tomaintaina safe and allergy-free environment, werequestthat students refrain from bringing food from other stations into Simple Zone and only use the utensils, appliances, and plates provided.

If You Have an Allergy, Intolerance or Medical Need

For students with medical conditions thatimpacttheir ability to dine well on campus, we strongly encourage a conversation with our Registered Dietitian, Executive Chef, and/or our General Manager. In many instances, our dining team can easilyassistwith special needs.

Occasionally, Dining Services cannot meet a student’s medical needs within normal service.We may require additional medical documentation to enable us to develop a more specific meal plan accommodation.In this situation, we ask that the student contact the Center of Dis/Ability & AccommodationsOffice of Student Accessibility Services. Together, our departments work to serve our students with medical needs related to dining on campus. For more information about special dietary accommodationsplease visit theColorado School of MinesDisability Support Services

Special Accommodations for Allergy-Friendly Meals

For Severe and Complex Allergies:Separately prepared meals are available for those with severe and complex allergies. Please contact Gina Vega, RDN, at Gina.Vega@Sodexo.com todeterminehow Mines Dining can meet your dietary needs. Contact our District Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Gina Vega, RDN

Email: Gina.Vega@Sodexo.com

Food Preference Survey

If you have food allergies, intolerances, or a modified diet, please complete our food preference survey. Gina Vega, our District Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, will connect with you to help you navigate campus dining. We are committed to meeting your individual dietary needs.

Complete the Food Preference Survey

Food Allergies

Our Commitment:We take pride in:

• Sourcing wholesome ingredients

• Preparing recipes accurately

• Providing nutritional analysis and ingredient statements through our online menus and nutrition calculator

Our team, from general manager to front-line servers, works diligently to address students' specific needs, especially those with food allergies, Celiac disease, or special diet needs. We can accommodate special dietary needs (e.g., gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free) at Mines Market, our Resident Dining Hall.

Contact Information:To set up a meeting or learn more about our services, please contact Gina Vega.

Mindful Dining

Mindful Approach:Mindful is Sodexo's health & wellness initiative aimed at helping you make healthy choices second nature. This approach focuses on:

• Transparency of ingredients

• Delicious food

• Satisfying portions

• Clear messaging to help you make informed choices

• Nutritional Criteria:Mindful offerings meet stringent nutritional criteria based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans:

• Limited in calories

• Fewer than 30% of calories from fat

• Fewer than 10% of calories from saturated fat

• Restricted in sodium and cholesterol

Look for the Mindful icon to indulge in healthy and delicious items offered at each meal.

We look forward to providing a safe, delicious, and social dining experience for all our students. For any food allergy or special diet concerns, please reach out to Gina Vega.

Schedule a Meeting with Gina Vega

Meet the Dietitian

Gina Vega, RDNis our District Registered Dietitian providing nutrition education and support throughout Colorado. As an avid nutrition enthusiast, Gina is excited to meet with students with dietary restrictions and allergies and meet with students hoping to create lifelong healthy habits. Gina has a passion for creating a positive health culture. Food choices and eating habits increase mental and physical health, personal and academic growth, community, and a joyful college experience. Her food philosophy is a non-diet, “all foods fit” approach to nutrition and health, and she enjoysteachingstudents about Intuitive Eating and debunking nutrition myths and fads.

Contact her or use the feedback form to request a consultation. Follow Gina on Instagram at@co.campus_dietitian

Gina also suggests you check out our daily menus, also available by downloading the free Everyday app.