cafeteria food in college
Silim Sultan
Mr.Makkos
English 102
24 Feb 2014 Cafeteria/food: Nutrition, and Cafeteria Hours of Operation in College. A survey done by students of English 102 at Delgado community college found that 62% of student eat food off campus, and 64% of students are not satisfied with current food options on campus. Food plays a vital role in maintaining proper health and also helps in prevention of diseases. As more and more students find their way to college, dining at college cafeteria has become the norm today. Cafeteria in colleges offer meals to students of different races and backgrounds. From soft drinks to hot meals, some students dine inn while others park to go. The survey also found out that 92% of students were in favor of cafeteria hours to be extended to cater for evening students, while 86% of students thought that the culinary Department should have a restaurant on campus. Most students today do not consume the recommended daily values of health foods and nutrients, putting them at a higher risk of chronic diseases. College cafeteria have less choices of healthy foods, and have limited variety of food in their menu. And they also offer less or no service at all to evening students. College years, presents an opportunity to introduce new habits that can change a student healthy life style forever. According to the Center for Disease Control estimates that, medical cost associated with adult obesity top $147 billion. Jennifer Haubenreiser the President of the American College Health Association and Director of Health Promotion at Montana State University says, “College can shape the environment where students live and work so good choices are easy to make and students need to make informed choices”. Jennifer Haubenreiser goes further to say, “Now, because cafeteria are the main source of food to college
Mr.Makkos
English 102
24 Feb 2014 Cafeteria/food: Nutrition, and Cafeteria Hours of Operation in College. A survey done by students of English 102 at Delgado community college found that 62% of student eat food off campus, and 64% of students are not satisfied with current food options on campus. Food plays a vital role in maintaining proper health and also helps in prevention of diseases. As more and more students find their way to college, dining at college cafeteria has become the norm today. Cafeteria in colleges offer meals to students of different races and backgrounds. From soft drinks to hot meals, some students dine inn while others park to go. The survey also found out that 92% of students were in favor of cafeteria hours to be extended to cater for evening students, while 86% of students thought that the culinary Department should have a restaurant on campus. Most students today do not consume the recommended daily values of health foods and nutrients, putting them at a higher risk of chronic diseases. College cafeteria have less choices of healthy foods, and have limited variety of food in their menu. And they also offer less or no service at all to evening students. College years, presents an opportunity to introduce new habits that can change a student healthy life style forever. According to the Center for Disease Control estimates that, medical cost associated with adult obesity top $147 billion. Jennifer Haubenreiser the President of the American College Health Association and Director of Health Promotion at Montana State University says, “College can shape the environment where students live and work so good choices are easy to make and students need to make informed choices”. Jennifer Haubenreiser goes further to say, “Now, because cafeteria are the main source of food to college