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Students favor fast foods, junk
By Sarah Poulton
Rocket Assistant Ad Manager
Issue date: 2/24/06 Section: News
Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to enjoy a healthy meal on campus, Resident Director of Dining Service John Vag said Tuesday.
Vag said AVI, the food provider for Slippery Rock University, practices batch cooking, which is when the staff is constantly preparing food throughout the dining period so the food is always fresh.
He said everything from the portion sizes to ingredients are regulated by the state government.
"The state contract is very explicit as to fat content, portion sizes, fillers and amount of solution in the product," Vag said. "It is followed up on a monthly basis by a state auditor."
Students can, however, fall into the trap of the "all-you-can-eat" buffet. Vag said students can sit in the dining hall for three hours, and all of the food is fair game.
Michael Sorokis, sophomore communication/public relations major, said he thinks the dining halls can do a better job at not only giving students a healthy meal, but a meal that tastes good.
Sorokis said he prefers Rocky's Grille in the University Union when dining on campus because there is a wider selection there, as opposed to Boozel and Weisenfluh.
Vag said even though Rocky's was not designed to be an everyday food source for students, it still tries to give students healthy options. Vag suggested instead of ordering a beef taco, students should opt for a chicken taco.
Vag said AVI, the food provider for Slippery Rock University, practices batch cooking, which is when the staff is constantly preparing food throughout the dining period so the food is always fresh.
He said everything from the portion sizes to ingredients are regulated by the state government.
"The state contract is very explicit as to fat content, portion sizes, fillers and amount of solution in the product," Vag said. "It is followed up on a monthly basis by a state auditor."
Students can, however, fall into the trap of the "all-you-can-eat" buffet. Vag said students can sit in the dining hall for three hours, and all of the food is fair game.
Michael Sorokis, sophomore communication/public relations major, said he thinks the dining halls can do a better job at not only giving students a healthy meal, but a meal that tastes good.
Sorokis said he prefers Rocky's Grille in the University Union when dining on campus because there is a wider selection there, as opposed to Boozel and Weisenfluh.
Vag said even though Rocky's was not designed to be an everyday food source for students, it still tries to give students healthy options. Vag suggested instead of ordering a beef taco, students should opt for a chicken taco.
