Dietary Safety Triggers

Athlete scope

Check the active athlete's constraints file (athlete/constraints.md) for their specific dietary restrictions before applying these triggers. Restrictions vary by athlete. The trigger lists below are reusable defaults; applicability is determined by the active athlete's profile.

Default rule

• If ingredient identity is incomplete, default gluten and dairy status to uncertain.
• Compatible requires label evidence, athlete confirmation, or a previously confirmed recurring food.
• Incompatible should be used when a trigger ingredient is clearly present or strongly implied.

Common gluten triggers

• soy sauce or unverified marinades
• breading, crumbs, batter, or crusts without confirmed gluten-free identity
• restaurant sauces, gravies, or glaze components
• sausages, processed meats, or deli meats without ingredient confirmation
• protein powders, bars, and supplements without label confirmation
• oats or granola when gluten-free certification is not confirmed

Common dairy triggers

• creamy dressings, cream sauces, or aioli-style preparations
• pesto or blended green sauces with likely parmesan or cheese
• visible cheese, yogurt, milk, whey, butter, or cream
• cheese substitutes without ingredient confirmation
• protein powders without confirmed non-dairy ingredient list
• restaurant cross-contact environments where dairy ingredients are common

Cross-contact rules

• Restaurant meals with incomplete ingredient visibility should not be treated as low-risk by default.
• Use Cross-contact risk: moderate or high when shared prep surfaces, fryer oil, or sauce stations are plausible.
• Lower cross-contact risk only when the product is packaged and identity is clear, or the athlete confirms safe preparation.

Revision rule

• If the athlete later clarifies ingredients, brand, or label details, update the durable record rather than creating a conflicting duplicate safety judgment.