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Jan
28
Healthy Initiative passes 1-year Mark
Would you like fries with that? You might think twice if their ample calorie count is staring you in the face.
Last year, the Belhaven Dining Commons (run by MMI), launched a “Healthy Initiative” program to help students make informed decisions about their meals. Along with changing all frying oil to 0-trans fat oil, the staff has added Nutritional Information cards to the mix, complete with the average calorie count in each entree. They also offer a sugar free dessert and ice cream each day.
So what’s the verdict? Do you think knowing the nutritional value of your meal options changes the way you choose your food?
January 28th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Knowing the nutritional value of the food I eat doesn’t really change the way I choose my food, since there aren’t really that many better options presented.
February 11th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
I find the nutrition information very helpful when I eat lunches in the caf. It makes it so much easier to choose entrees with lower cholesterol values. I happen to love cooked vegetables, and there are always several to fill my plate. The greens today were especially tasty!