Have you ever had a voucher for a meal but couldn’t find anything that seemed healthy or fit your diet? Many Millersville students are dissatisfied with the healthy options available to them using their meal plan. Limited choices that are not nutritious or too expensive deter many from healthy eating choices. The struggle to choose been something that is healthy or cheap is a daily struggle for many.
Millersville students were polled to see which options they would like offered on campus. The study showed that at 73.7% a majority of the students thought there were not suitable dining choices. The increasing cost of fresh food and limited availability encourage students to buy processed snacks. Being bound to a set meal plan can turn a healthy sandwich into an unhealthy meal that includes a fountain soda and a side of fries. Fruits and vegetables are the staple of a healthy diet and students are not choosing the salad bar because of the unappetizing ingredients offered. However, salads should not be the only option available to students that is healthy or nutritious. Including more nutrient rich ingredients and making sure that local, fresh fruits are used would increase student health.
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Lancaster has an abundance of farms and locally grown food. Rather than buying bulk frozen food or canned vegetables, it would benefit both the student’s budget and the local economy to buy local produce. Partnering with a farmers market could bring in more support for healthier options and save the school money. Students should have the right to demand what type of food they are offered since they are the ones who pay for meal plans. Persons with dietary restrictions should be accommodated and those looking to lose weight should be given the option to choose low-calorie foods.
We can help the campus have a healthier lifestyle by offering fresh produce, lowering the cost of healthy meals, and taking into consideration student’s food choices. The university needs to recognize that to be considered a responsible and caring campus we need to have healthy food available.
Contact Millersville University dining services or comment on their facebook page if you agree you should have the right to healthy food options.
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