Anna L. Jones, RD., LD
Anna L. Jones, RD., LD is our returning camp dietitian. She's
a University of Texas-Austin trained registered and licensed
dietitian with over 20 years of experience. She currently works
as a resource dietitian with the Texas Health and Human Services
Commission, providing services to dietitians working in State
Schools, such as Denton State School, and State Hospitals, such
as Terrell State Hospital. She also does some consulting. Anna
and her son follow a strict gluten free diet at home. She became
a camp volunteer after trying to find a safe camp experience
for her son.
Other Kitchen Tidbits...
Food is a big part of any camp experience. Our mission is
providing SAFE (gluten free), appealing, and healthy food for
all campers at meals, snacks and parties. We enjoy this challenge,
because it is so rewarding to see campers enjoying themselves
without worrying about the safety of their food. Our menu is
custom developed for our campers. Cooks are supervised and trained
by the camp dietitian. All foods are approved before use by
the camp dietitian or camp director. There is always camp staff,
trained in the gluten free diet, on duty at all meals and parties.
We accommodate some additional challenges, such as intolerance
or allergies to casein. The camp nurse and camp directors communicate
with the camp dietitian to make sure that any special needs
are met. We do celebrate birthdays that occur while we are at
camp with special cakes or desserts that are presented at meals
for all to enjoy.
Some of our gluten free foods are generously donated by companies
that are known for high quality, safe products, such as Pamela's,
Kinnikinnick, Ener-G, 'Cause You're Special, Dietary Specialties,
Enjoy Life, and Bob's Red Mill. However, most companies are
not able to send us all the items that we need for our large
group. Part of the camp registration fees are used to purchases
items that are not donated, along with staples, such as meats,
cereals, and produce.
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