Students navigate food allergies on a college campus
By Ellie Wilson
Staff Writer
Photo courtesy David Sims
Grabbing lunch at the Hub is a common everyday occurrence for most Trevecca students, but for sophomore David Sims, it is a careful decision he must make at each meal.
According to research conducted by Scott H. Sicherer, as many as 7 to 11 percent of college students have a food allergy that can involve life-threatening reactions. College may be the first time students have to learn how to self-manage their allergy on their own.
“The teenager/young adult must accept responsibility associated with allergen avoidance and recognition/management of a reaction. Self-advocacy is important because the student will need to communicate with personnel regarding obtaining safe meals,” said Sicherer.
Sims is allergic ...