Healthy food wards off students

Written by Michaela Go

Campus food may not taste great, but may be healthier. Rules are set on food sold on-campus. Kristen Keith, FUSD Director of Nutrition Services, says nutrition guidelines are set to create a “healthier food environment.”

Students wonder if school lunch is really much healthier.

“[School lunch] is adequate but not good enough to keep half the kids on campus during lunch,” senior Cewai Ho said.

Furthermore, most students agree that cafeteria food is expensive and unfilling.

“I’d rather go off campus and get more food for my money,” senior Alex Gilham said.

While it’s true that food prepared at fast food restaurants easily contains over 400 calories, they also have options below 400 calories. Also, calories and fat are not the only measures of nutrition. A six-inch Subway sandwich may be over 400 calories, but it is a balanced meal of carbs, protein, and vegetables. If you want to eat healthier, then choose what you eat carefully. Check the nutrition facts available at most fast food restaurants and avoid ordering the 970-calorie Chicken Ranch Fully Loaded Taco Salad at Taco Bell. Skip the soda and opt for water instead. You can even try packing your own lunch.

1. jennifer Says:
   November 17th, 2009 at 3:31 pm

   good article idea, but i think it needs more information on what specific foods you have on campus, etc.

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