2008 Woodie Awards
LBCC task force meets to discuss healthy meals
Rebecca Jimenez
Issue date: 5/13/08 Section: City Style
The student health services coordinator and food service director teamed up with nutrition students on Tuesday, May 6 to discuss a potential program committed to offering more healthy food options for students by Fall 2008.
Food service director David Corral said, "We are working on offering healthier menu options in the cafeterias by doing research and getting input from students on what food items they would like to have as a meal option."
Nutrition students Sanny Huy, Bonnie Matthews and Lourdes Palacios collaborated with the program and offered creative ideas.
"A survey will reveal what students would like to have as an option on the menu. We also want to have comment cards in the cafeterias. The response will help us find out students' preferences, opinions and suggestions." Palacios said.
Matthews added that a list of fun facts and nutritional tips will be posted in the PCC and LAC Food Courts to help students learn more about the importance of healthy eating habits and proper nutrition.
LBCC student May Chen said, "I would definitely love to see more options of soup and salads. I just hope eating healthier doesn't mean paying more."
The program's goal is to tailor the Food Court menu by August to meet students' needs of more healthy options including those with fewer calories, less sodium, fewer total carbs and more items labeled "low-fat" as well as additional vegetarian options.
Student health services coordinator Joanne Tyler said, "This program will focus on reinforcing healthy eating and motivating students to choose healthier menu items."
Please take a look at the survey below from Student Health Services and give us your feedback. Results will be passed along to Student Health Services so that students can be better served.
Food service director David Corral said, "We are working on offering healthier menu options in the cafeterias by doing research and getting input from students on what food items they would like to have as a meal option."
Nutrition students Sanny Huy, Bonnie Matthews and Lourdes Palacios collaborated with the program and offered creative ideas.
"A survey will reveal what students would like to have as an option on the menu. We also want to have comment cards in the cafeterias. The response will help us find out students' preferences, opinions and suggestions." Palacios said.
Matthews added that a list of fun facts and nutritional tips will be posted in the PCC and LAC Food Courts to help students learn more about the importance of healthy eating habits and proper nutrition.
LBCC student May Chen said, "I would definitely love to see more options of soup and salads. I just hope eating healthier doesn't mean paying more."
The program's goal is to tailor the Food Court menu by August to meet students' needs of more healthy options including those with fewer calories, less sodium, fewer total carbs and more items labeled "low-fat" as well as additional vegetarian options.
Student health services coordinator Joanne Tyler said, "This program will focus on reinforcing healthy eating and motivating students to choose healthier menu items."
Please take a look at the survey below from Student Health Services and give us your feedback. Results will be passed along to Student Health Services so that students can be better served.
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Fabio Marquez
Viking Staff
posted 5/13/08 @ 12:03 PM PST
1.) What do you consider a healthy combo?
2.) What is the highest price that you are willing to pay for a
meal?
3.) What other changes do you wish to be completed at the LBCC
cafeteria?
4. (Continued…)
Natural Cures
posted 5/14/08 @ 11:10 PM PST
This is a good idea considering the saying that you are what you eat. Foods made by nature are always healthier than man-made foods.
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