Nutrition

Overview

As a self-operated dining operation, we have diversity and flexibility when it comes to working with you to customize nutritious meals. With our team of chefs, our registered dietitian, and dining managers, we are here to support you to make every meal your way.

Allergies and Intolerances

We have a strict food allergy and intolerance policy program. If you have a food allergy or intolerance, it is important for you to familiarize yourself with our commitment, your set of responsibilities, and the following allergy disclaimer.

DISCLAIMER: We make every attempt to identify the nine major allergens and train our staff on the severity of food allergies. There is a possibility that manufacturers of commercial foods could change the formulation or substitute at any time, without our knowledge. It is also possible that foods we purchase could be processed in a plant or on equipment that processes food allergens.

If you have any allergy concerns, please notify the manager or supervisor at the dining location where you are eating. We encourage you to reach out to Marisa, our Registered Dietitian at diningRD@rit.edu.

In order to keep student safety a top priority, we strive to do the following:

Ensure the student meets with the RIT Dining's Registered Dietitian to develop a plan for safe eating on campus.
Establish a one-on-one relationship between the student and key RIT Dining staff members.
Provide, to the best of our ability, the ingredient and nutrition information on NetNutrition.
If specific accommodations are needed related to an allergy or other food-related disability, students should submit an application for accommodation with the Disability Services Office. More information is here.

In order for RIT Dining to provide students who self-identify with specific dietary needs, it is crucial for these students to do the following:

Reach out to Marisa Bellanca, MS, RD (mlbfsd@rit.edu) to schedule a time to learn specific dietary offerings (vegan, vegetarian, lactose free, etc.) in our facilities.
Visit the NetNutrition website or app to become familiar with finding safe foods on campus.
Vocalize your allergy to dining staff so we can connect you with a full-time allergen trained employee to make your meal for you.
When in doubt, avoid food you are unsure of or ask the dining manager for more information.
Familiarize yourself with our Allergy Disclaimer and Nutrition Labeling system which can help you identify foods with the Big 9 food allergens, gluten, pork, beef and vegan/vegetarian options.
Request accommodations from the Disability Services Office through their process outlined here.

NetNutrition

NetNutrition® can assist you with any dietary needs, allergens to stay away from, or nutritional goals when dining at RIT.

Go to the NetNutrition platform.
Select a dining location.
Select a menu for the day or time of day you’re interested in.
If applicable, filter for allergens by selecting an allergen so all menu items with that allergen will be eliminated from your choices.
Selecting from preferences will include only menu items tagged with that preference.
Click on the name of the menu item to see nutrition information.
Build Your Meal:
- Click the orange plus sign(s) to select items.
- Click on Meal Nutrition to see nutrition information for all selected items.
Compare Items:
- Click Compare Items.
- Click the gray boxes to select items.
- Click Item Nutrition to see nutrition information.

Video Tutorial

Nutrition Labeling

Vegan

Plant-based items that eliminate animal products including meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, and honey.

Vegetarian

Plant-based items that have no meat, poultry, or fish, but may contain egg and milk products.

Kosher

Star-K is one of the largest Kosher certification marks in the world, and indicates certification by Star-K Kosher Certification, also known as the Vaad Hakashrus.

Gluten Free

Gluten-free items are made without gluten.
Safe for those with Celiac Disease and other gluten intolerances.
May contain soy, rice, nut, or other in place of wheat gluten.

Tiger Choice

Items are under 600 calories per serving.
Made with 0 trans fats.
Items contain less than 800 mg of sodium per serving.
Items are not fried.
Items have no high fructose corn syrup.

Halal

We are not halal certified, but the ingredients used and food preparation follows Islamic dietary guidelines; chicken breast, chicken legs, and chicken quarters used at dining locations are: