I was impressed when talking today with the Dining Director,
Mr. McDonald, about how they deal on campus with food
allergies/intolerances/Celiac Disease. When a family whose
youth has a dietary restriction is investigating before accepting
attendance, it is wise – and even essential -- to check out the
dining service. At Rice, they try to house all the people with
gluten sensitivities in the same dorm (called colleges here). A
person can buy or rent an allowable refrigerator/microwave for
their rooms. An individual toaster is also allowed. They have a
number of trained chefs doing the meals with considerable
variety. I was impressed with the level of understanding and
implementation of the director.
--Janet Rinehart, Chairman, Houston Celiac Support Group http://www.houstonceliacs.org __________________
