Here at Cal Poly SLO

Campus Dining claims to provide thousands of menu options that are healthy choices for students, and this brochure lists a selection of these dining options that are supposedly nutritious. However, it then contradicts itself by adding 'tips' when ordering to help create healthier meals. These include limit smoothies that include frozen yogurt, be mindful of added whipped cream, or go easy on the cheese. While these are useful and mindful tips, why do these need to be said in the first place? If the school is aware of how these added unnecessary fat and sugar contents are unhealthy, why do they continue to serve this to students? The answer is, it's because that's what people like to eat. It's the economically sufficient answer. 

Just as Jamie Oliver concluded with his campaign in Huntington, West Virginia, Cal Poly prioritizes budget and the economics of feeding the student body in the end.

On the surface, cal poly promotes mindful eating. This brochure uses the trending, health signifying terms such as gluten free, vegan, low-fat, lean protein, veggie-options, fresh, and whole wheat to seemingly provide and abundance of healthy options. Yet, one close look at the actual nutritional facts shows how deceiving these claims are.