Vanderbilt Dining brings nutrition online! You are now able to get specific food group information by clicking on the relevant part of the food pyramid. Or if you are a Vanderbilt student and have questions, ask the dietitian.

Nutrition Calculator
Build a meal from any of the restaurants in Rand with the Nutrition Calculator. Calculate calories, fat, carbohydrates, cholesterol, and so much more with this robust and highly customizable tool! Plan meals ahead of time or review what you had for lunch. It's easy to use and really cool!

Food Pyramid
Learn more about what to eat from the food groups in the food pyramid.
Visit: www.mypyramid.gov

Allergy Protocol
Vanderbilt University is a residential campus, and part of the residential experience is the participation in VU Meal Plans. This commitment to residential meal plans is clearly expressed in the University's residential requirement:
 

Vanderbilt Dining is committed to offering students dietary choices that fit their needs. Vanderbilt Dining offers a wide variety of culinary choices, however we realize that food allergies are a serious matter.

Students seeking dietary assistance in 2009-2010 academic year should submit the appropriate paperwork (obtained from Julie Crider) with supporting medical documentation. It is important that the information given be as complete as possible. Students should explain their special needs in detail and explain what is required in the way dining to meet their special needs.

All professional documentation must be submitted to Julie Crider, Communications Manager, Vanderbilt Dining, 1110 19th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212. Materials may be faxed to (615) 343-9477 or e-mailed to julie.crider@vanderbilt.edu.

Students and caregivers should be aware that this information will be reviewed and evaluated by appropriate University officials. All information provided with this request will be kept confidential.