General's Quarters: Changes for the better
Robin DeCicco
Issue date: 3/17/05 Section: Life!
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"Can I have fruit with that?" Some at Muhlenberg are following the recent U.S. trend of becoming more "health-conscious" and are asking for food other than hamburgers, french fries and mozzarella sticks.
Although there is currently food available in General's Quarters (GQ), its seems as if students are not completely satisfied and are left wondering if further improvements will be made.
Over the past few months, the College has worked with Sodexho, to offer healthier options. Sodexho decides exactly what types of meats, vegetables and breads are available in the Garden Room and GQ each day. Sodexho also makes standard recipes for everything from pasta salads and tuna fish, to chicken dishes, that are to be replicated in the College's kitchens.
Although Sodexho has played a large role in implementing the healthier food choices in GQ, they had little choice in the matter. Sodexho realized the new demand for healthier food
"I am happy to see that the school has finally added an array of fruits and more salads in GQ," said Leigh Wynn '08. "At home, I grew up eating many vegetables, and the adjustment to college eating was difficult at first; however, now that there are healthier options, I feel more in control of my diet."
Many students agree with Wynn and are taking advantage of the newest additions in GQ, such as the fresh fruit cups, whole apples, pears and bananas and cold vegetable slices consisting of squash, zucchini, carrots and celery. Steamed broccoli and green beans are offered as side dishes. These fresh vegetables, in addition to whole wheat breads and pasta, were added to the GQ menu so that students would be able to eat a lunch or dinner consisting of a variety of the food groups.
According to the Department of Health, "Eating a variety of foods and following the Food Pyramid will help keep your intake of total fat and saturated fat low." Susan Hurd, Registered Dietician with Sodexho said, "Students should follow the guidelines of the Food Pyramid, in order to get the energy, protein and vitamins they need to function both physically and mentally. Currently, Hurd feels confident that students can fulfill the requirements of the Pyramid by eating at GQ.
Although there is currently food available in General's Quarters (GQ), its seems as if students are not completely satisfied and are left wondering if further improvements will be made.
Over the past few months, the College has worked with Sodexho, to offer healthier options. Sodexho decides exactly what types of meats, vegetables and breads are available in the Garden Room and GQ each day. Sodexho also makes standard recipes for everything from pasta salads and tuna fish, to chicken dishes, that are to be replicated in the College's kitchens.
Although Sodexho has played a large role in implementing the healthier food choices in GQ, they had little choice in the matter. Sodexho realized the new demand for healthier food
"I am happy to see that the school has finally added an array of fruits and more salads in GQ," said Leigh Wynn '08. "At home, I grew up eating many vegetables, and the adjustment to college eating was difficult at first; however, now that there are healthier options, I feel more in control of my diet."
Many students agree with Wynn and are taking advantage of the newest additions in GQ, such as the fresh fruit cups, whole apples, pears and bananas and cold vegetable slices consisting of squash, zucchini, carrots and celery. Steamed broccoli and green beans are offered as side dishes. These fresh vegetables, in addition to whole wheat breads and pasta, were added to the GQ menu so that students would be able to eat a lunch or dinner consisting of a variety of the food groups.
According to the Department of Health, "Eating a variety of foods and following the Food Pyramid will help keep your intake of total fat and saturated fat low." Susan Hurd, Registered Dietician with Sodexho said, "Students should follow the guidelines of the Food Pyramid, in order to get the energy, protein and vitamins they need to function both physically and mentally. Currently, Hurd feels confident that students can fulfill the requirements of the Pyramid by eating at GQ.