Food on College Campuses: Is it making you overweight, sick, and tired?

Food on college campuses around the country are becoming a growing concern.

Trying to stay healthy is more important to college age students than ever.

According to USA Today: College “The AHA reported 46% of all students on college campuses are trying to lose weight.”

The fact is, high calorie, high fat “junk” food is less expensive. it is easier for college cafeterias to serve mass produced unhealthy food.

A website named “Is It Bad For You?” wrote an article on Sodexo. Sodexo is a food service company that provides food to over 850 college campuses around the world; including Morningside College.

Their short answer is: “Sodexo is not healthy. They are a mass produced food service company with great marketing. The food may sound healthy, but it is heavily processed and high in carbohydrates, fat, and chemicals.”

In the midst of all this, colleges and universities are doing their best to lower food related health problems. College cafeterias are also trying to give their students healthier options for their students including fruit options and salad bars. Education regarding nutrition and exercise for healthy living.

 

Colleges promote healthy living campaigns, food options on campus

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