Nutrition

Healthy Eating

Providing you with healthy options is something your dining team proudly does every day. We help you select delicious, nutritious and satisfying meals, snacks and desserts by highlighting well-balanced menu choices and providing nutritional information and tips to help you make choices that fit your needs.

Menu Allergens

Our menu system provides ingredient statements specifically highlighting the top nine allergens: milk, eggs, shellfish, fish, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, wheat & soy. Guests may check on the presence of allergens prior to planning their meals using the online menu, the Everyday App, and nutrition calculator viewing our daily menus. The absence of an allergen listed on posted or electronic product signage is not a guarantee that the product is free of the allergen. Each guest is responsible for communicating their allergy to a supervisor or manager to discuss suitable menu items.

Additionally, according to updated FDA labeling guidelines effective January 2025, coconut is no longer classified as a tree nut. Package labels will reflect this updated labeling requirement over time.

We kindly ask that no outside food items be brought into Apple Dining Hall. While strict procedures are followed, we cannot guarantee that products from vendors and suppliers are free from the risk of cross-contact during manufacturing, nor can we completely eliminate the possibility of cross-contact within our facility.

Mindful

Creating a balanced college experience helps develop habits that will continue through post-grad life. Mindful is Sodexo's health and wellness dining initiative to help you make healthy choices by offering manageable wellness tips, campus events, nutrition education and delicious recipes to help students maintain their overall health while they are with us at Trevecca Nazarene University.

Mindful offerings served in Apple Dining Hall meet stringent nutrition criteria based on the United States 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. Chefs in our test kitchen develop recipes to meet these criteria in a delicious fashion that helps you make healthy choices second nature.

Look for the purple Mindful icon on the Apple Dining Hall menu signage!

Simple Servings at Apple Dining Hall

Simple Servings is a specialized station in Apple Dining Hall that offers a dining option tailored for guests with food allergies, and those who prefer simple foods. This station prioritizes safety without sacrificing taste. Our menu guarantees a flavorful and satisfying dining experience while strict protocols are followed in place to prevent allergen cross-contact.

Our staff is trained by Amanda Ceglarz, the campus dietitian and food safety expert. Every dish at Simple Servings is prepared without 8 of 9 major allergens. Finfish, one of the top nine allergens, is offered to provide an additional protein variety. All meals are crafted using designated separate equipment, storage areas, utensils, and preparation spaces to maintain the highest safety standards. At Simple Servings, we prioritize the safety and satisfaction of those with nutrition restrictions while serving high quality and flavorful food enjoyed by all.

75% of Simple Servings items also meet our Mindful criteria, which makes it an easy and healthy choice for guests who are focused on ingredients and portion size to control weight, blood sugar and other health issues.

Campus Dietitian Services

For students with special nutrition needs, our campus dietitian, Amanda Ceglarz, serves our students to meet their needs related to dining on campus. By communicating your nutrition restrictions and requirements, our dietitian can provide personalized support to ensure your dining experience meets your needs. For questions or to schedule an appointment, email Amanda at amanda.ceglarz@sodexo.com

Students requesting a meal plan accommodation based on a medical need must register with the Associate Dean of Student Success and/or Coordinator of Student Disability Services (email: disabilityservices@trevecca.edu). The Coordinator of Student Disability Services works collaboratively with the campus dietitian to meet the needs of our students. Please fill out the Disability Services Intake Form to start the process.

Trevecca Nazarene University Dining Servings Restricted Allergen Policy is available for review on request. Outside food items are prohibited from entering the Apple Dining Hall.