UML Dietitian
Melissa Quirk, RD
I joined the UML Dining team as the University’s Registered Dietitian in August 2021. I was born and raised in Canada where I completed both a BS in Kinesiology at Dalhousie University, 2011, and a BS in Applied Human Nutrition at Mount Saint Vincent University, 2016. Recognizing the constant weight loss pressures and diet misinformation from (social)media, I am committed to a weight neutral approach to care. I focus on improving health and performance by helping clients make realistic and achievable goals while supporting behavior changes. There is no one-size fits all approach. Every nutrition session is customized to respect individual needs and preferences.
I work with UML Dining to support students as they navigate our dining halls and retail locations. You will find me at many venues across campus. An important part of my role is helping students with special dietary needs, such as food allergies, navigate the dining halls so they can eat safely. I listen and respond to student feedback by working with University Dining to meet their dietary needs and preferences.
In addition to my work with UML Dining, I collaborate with a variety of UML groups including Campus Recreation, the Wellness Center, and Athletics. I meet with students across campus who seek support with various medical conditions such as diabetes and Celiac disease. I help students living off campus build their meal planning and grocery shopping skills. I also work with students whose goal is to eat differently to fuel themselves for their academics and/or activities.
Reach out to me and book an appointment today by clicking here!
In person sessions are held at Health Services, located at University Crossing, Suite 300 as part of the Wellness Center.
Melissa Quirk, RD
Office: Inn and Conference Center, 50 Warren St.
Phone: 978.934.5057
E-mail: dietitian@uml.edu
Managing Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions
University Dining supports students who have food allergies and have other dietary restrictions by providing information and resources that are necessary for the students to make informed food choices in all of our dining locations. We work with our guests to provide reasonable arrangements so that students may participate in the college dining experience in a healthy way. We make every effort possible to provide helpful information to students with these restrictions.
These resources include the signage containing nutrition and allergen information available at each station, MyFitnessPal app identifying recipes for each item served in the dining halls, and an accessible refrigerator stocked with prepackaged Gluten Free products, accompanied by a designated toaster and microwave.
Most importantly, we want our guests to feel comfortable and confident with their food options. Our team is well educated on precautions for preventing cross contamination and on the importance of following standardized recipes. However, if there is absolutely anything that you are unsure of, JUST ASK! Our trained and knowledgeable team will be more than willing to answer any of your dietary questions, address concerns, and accommodate requests for students who have allergies.
View our Guide to Dining with Food Allergies flipbook online.
Click here for more information on Managing Food Allergies
Click here for more information on our halal options
Click here for more information on our gluten free options
Click here for more information on our vegetarian and vegan options
Click here for more information on healthy choices
Click here for more information on healthy tips
Sick Meals
Are you sick and can’t make it to a dining hall? Don’t miss a meal! Either you or a friend can pick up a to-go meal from our dining halls.
The meal will follow the BRAT style diet and will include foods like bananas, clear broth soup, applesauce, crackers, toast, Gingerale, Gatorade, etc. Meal plan swipe, River Hawk Dollars or cash may be used.
If you are in need of a sick meal, please email Fox Dining Commons, ICC Dining, or South Dining Commons.
In your email, please include the following
- Name
- Student ID #
- Resident Hall
- Requested pick-up date and time
- The name of the person who will be picking up your meal.
*Pick-up time requires a minimum of 3 hours’ notice*
Sick Meals are limited to 3 consecutive days. If unable to advance to a regular diet within 3 days, please arrange an appointment in Health Services.
Contact Us
If you have specific dietary restrictions, we encourage you to set up a consultation with our dietitian to go over the dining options in each of our locations.
CONTACT US:
Email: dietitian@uml.edu for dietary questions
