Nutrition

Meet the Dietitian

Our District Dietitian, Samantha Zajac, RDN, CDN is available for complimentary consultations on topics such as: Food allergies, celiac disease, diabetes, or other special dietary needs Eating healthy on campus Vegan and vegetarian nutrition Weight management Campus Presentations She has a passion for leading a healthy lifestyle and empowering people of all ages to reach their healthiest potential through food and nutrition. She works with students, faculty and staff to encourage a healthy well balanced lifestyle. She also assists students on campus that have dietary restrictions, helping them become more comfortable in their new dining environment. Contact Samantha at: Samantha.Zajac@Sodexo.com.

Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions

We would love to meet one-on-one with anyone who has individual dining needs to ensure that your dining experience is safe, delicious, and social! For students with medical conditions that impact their ability to dine on campus, we strongly encourage a conversation with us by calling (203)-576-4086, and we will connect you with our Registered Dietitian, Executive Chef, and/or General Manager. In many instances, our dining team can easily assist with special needs. Should you have any specific dietary concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to our Registered Dietitian, Samantha Standish at 203-479-4827 or Samantha.Standish@Sodexo.com.

Mindful

Mindful is Sodexo's health & wellness approach that helps you make healthy choices second nature! We are committed to creating healthy environments for our customers. Central to this effort is providing healthy, nutritious foods. The result of this initiative is an approach that focuses on transparency of ingredients, delicious food, satisfying portions and clarity in message so that you can make Mindful choices!

Mindful offerings meet stringent nutritional criteria based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Each meal part is limited in calories, has fewer than 30% of calories as fat, fewer than 10 % of calories as saturated fat, and is restricted in sodium, and cholesterol. Look for the Mindful icon to indulge in the healthy and delicious items offered at each meal.