Welcome to Zag Dining Nutrition!
Sodexo is a quality of life company that is dedicated to addressing nutrition education across all areas of our business in a manner that fully aligns with the goals of Gonzaga University. To Sodexo, nutrition education plays a huge role in creating a positive food culture that goes beyond individual nutrition counseling and presentations. Nutrition education also includes staff training, menu development, diverse food offerings that appeal to different food cultures, and sustainability efforts. To ensure that nutrition education efforts continue to be at the heart of our operations, we have a Regional Registered Dietitian to help guide these initiatives. If you have a food allergy or want to talk about meal plan exemptions, reach out to our Zag Dining General Manager Nathan Child who collaborates with our Regional Registered Dietitian at nathan.child@sodexo.com.
Menu Development, Stations and Labeling
Menu planning is considerate of nutrition factors, dietary needs and preferences. This includes ongoing training for Vegan, Simple Servings and My Zone platforms. The "Big-8" allergens information will continue to be available and displayed at residential dining stations.
Food Allergies and Preferences
From general manager to front line servers, we work diligently to address students specific needs, especially those with food allergies, Celiac disease, or other special dietary needs. Our menu system provides ingredient statements specifically highlighting the Big Eight allergens: milk, eggs, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy. Guests may check on the presence of allergens prior to planning their meals by using the online menu found in the Bite App. The absence of an allergen listed on posted or electronic product signage is not a guarantee that the product is free of that allergen. The guest is responsible for communicating their allergy to a supervisor or manager to ensure safety.
Additional Resources
"Fuel Up" with Hayden Thrasher RD
"Fuel Up' is presented by Zag Dining as a service to our student athlete community. Every episode will cover a different aspect of how you can fuel your athletic and academic performance .
Episode 1: February 24,2022.
"Nutrition Needs and Timing"