Nutrition

Campus Dining has a variety of resources available to Oxy students, ranging from dietitian services to food allergy consultation.

Nutrition & Allergies

Nutrition counseling and education services are offered to Oxy students for free by Katie Valdes, MS RD CSSD. She is available by appointment to meet with individuals or groups.

Do you have a food allergy or a special diet and want help making food selections in the dining facilities? Contact Katie for consultation on menu ingredients.

Campus Dining's staff of trained chefs can accommodate special diets in the case of medical need. Contact Katie for more information.

If your special dietary needs are linked to a physical disability, contact the Disability Services Office at accessibility@oxy.edu or (323) 259-2969.

 

Dining, Wellness & Athletics Dietitian

Katie Valdes headshot

Katie Valdes, MS RD CSSD, offers a range of services to Occidental students.

Email: kvaldes@oxy.edu
Office: Johnson Student Center, bottom floor by Postal Operations

Katie's basic nutrition philosophy:

Food is fuel for the mind, body, and soul. Food is what brings people together. Food is a symbol of love. Food is medicine. I believe that people should eat what makes them feel good. There is no single approach to nutrition and eating. Everyone is an individual and their food choices reflect that.

Read a Q&A with Katie

Allergen questionnaire

List of Dietitian Services for Oxy Students

  • 1:1 consultations
  • MP/TC tours
  • Navigating allergens
  • Food demonstrations
  • Plate building
  • Group education presentations
 
Ask the dietitian/
request an appointment

Helpful External Resources

The Occidental College Nutrition website provides information about food and nutrition. The information found in this website is not intended for medical self-diagnosis, treatment, or counsel concerning a health problem, nor as a substitute for the care of a licensed health professional. If you have medical concerns please contact the staff at Emmons Wellness Center (323) 259-2657 or your family physician.

Contact Campus Dining
Johnson Student Center

2nd Floor

Phone: (323) 259-2629
dining@oxy.edu