Since a lot of students are on a strict budget and with hectic class schedules that don't really give time to the students to choose off campus options or stand in long lines and wait to place and receive their order, i think the best alternative would be vending machines. A lot of the vending machines on campus have foods with high sugar, fat, sodium intake and low nutritional value. But since vending machines are a one curb stop to hunger, easily accessible across campus and are convenient a lot of student end up using that to fulfill their needs. The healthy items like granola bars and nuts are a bit over priced which can be a problem for some students.
My solution to the problem is vending machines that stores healthy lunch able items like hummus and crackers, fruit bowl or just single fruits, salad bowls, sandwiches that are kept in a suitable required temperature to maintain the freshness and quality of the items. In order to distinguish this from the other vending machines, they can have stickers and healthy posters pasted on the front or be in a color that attracts students attention from afar. To make it convenient for students, the items should be reasonably price, should taste good and be placed conveniently at different location across campus especially in central areas where students like to hang out a lot. This will promote a more healthy and sustainable way of eating across campus.
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