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Common food allergens include, but are not limited to, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, milk, eggs, wheat, and soy. If you are concerned that you might have a food allergy but have not yet received an official diagnosis, we recommend that you visit a board-certified allergist. For more information about food allergy diagnosis and testing, visit Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE<\/a>).<\/p>\n Our RDNs are also specially trained to help you manage food intolerances. Food intolerances are nonimmunologic adverse reactions that may cause uncomfortable symptoms. Common intolerances include lactose intolerance, non-celiac gluten intolerance, and FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols).<\/p>\n Our RDNs are participating providers\u00a0for:<\/p>\n We encourage you to check with your insurance company to determine if your health plan includes a nutrition counseling benefit. Register below using our secure communication system, and our Staff Coordinator will contact you to answer any questions you may have and schedule your first appointment.<\/p>\n Register<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Nutrition Counseling<\/strong> Students at nutritional risk are eligible for up to three nutrition counseling sessions per academic year (July 1 – June 30) at no charge. Students requiring more than three visits per academic year may continue to work with their SCNC RDN on a fee-for-service basis. Students may be eligible for health insurance coverage for these visits, depending on their healthcare plan. Deductibles, copayments, and\/or coinsurance may apply.<\/p>\n Register<\/a><\/p>\n Gluten Free & Special Meal Accommodations are available:<\/strong><\/p>\n To prevent cross contact, access to the Gluten Free Pantry is limited to students who attend a training session with a RDN. Upon successful completion of the training, access is granted via the student\u2019s BU Terrier Card. Students are required to complete a re-training session each year to renew their access to the pantry.<\/p>\n To learn more about the Gluten Free Pantry, and additional resources for Boston University students and prospective students with food-related medical conditions, please click here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\nFood Intolerances<\/h3>\n
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