Healthy Eating Habits

@ Texas A&M
By: Pheba Abraham
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Having access to healthy eating
is vital to a student’s wellbeing.
The presentation of calories,
portion size, and warnings
about dietary restrictions in
Sibisa Dining are vital for
maintaining students’ health
and accommodating students’
dietary needs.
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Vending machines can be found
on most buildings on campus,
however they do not provide
information on dietary
restrictions. Individuals are only
able to identify ingredients,
nutrition, and portion sizes after
purchase. Also the inclusion of
unhealthy snacks, energy
drinks, and candy promote
unhealthy eating.
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Next, I want to highlight two Grab-and-Go
stores to show how “first impressions” can
influence student’s diets. Individuals are
first exposed to freshly brewed coffee
(right), fresh sandwiches (fridge), and
protein bars (right). Unhealthy snacks and
candies are not shown, and are near the
back of the store. The ILCB is a common
place of study for many majors and it is
important that students diets contain
nutrient-heavy foods.
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Although it is hard to see, this Aggie
Grab-and-Go at Blocker Building can
be argued for promoting unhealthy
eating. Snacks (on the right) and
donuts (left) are items first seen upon
entry. In the back that are covered
from the photo are yogurt, snack
packs, and cheesesticks. Individuals
are not initially inclined to choose
healthier options with the quick
eating atmosphere of the store.
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After my class, I had a strong craving
for a mango, although not in season.
My friend suggested a mango drink
as an alternative, but once arrival to
the Aggie Express in the Commons,
we were genuinely shocked to see
unripe mangoes and coconuts (not
pictured). I believe there are few
individuals who buy such produce,
but it is nice to see it.
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For listening!