| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.10 |
| Liaison | Kristin Larson |
| Submission Date | Aug. 1, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
San Diego State University
OP-T2-5: Trans-Fats
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Paul
Melchior Director of Dining Services Aztec Shops |
Does the institution use frying oil that does not include trans-fats and seek to avoid foods that include trans-fats in its dining operations?:
A brief description of the trans-fats avoidance program, policy, or practice:
In 2007 SDSU eliminated trans-fat frying oil in all dining operations by switching to Mel-Fry Free frying oil and has eliminated trans-fats in baked goods. Most SDSU food vendors including Starbucks and Rubios have eliminated trans-fats from their menus.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
In 2007 SDSU Dining Services introduced the “Healthy Options” logo throughout quick-service restaurants on campus. The new logo identifies those food items that are lower in fat or fat-free, higher in fiber, have fewer carbohydrates, contain more fresh fruit and/or vegetables, are meatless, baked or grilled.
The “stoplight menu” implemented in The Dining Room at Cuicacalli Suites, another effort to help students make healthy eating choices.
Dining Services article on this program an other healthy eating options is available in the 2007 Aztec Parents Newsletter (page 8):
http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/parents/NAP-Spring2007.pdf
In 2007 SDSU Dining Services introduced the “Healthy Options” logo throughout quick-service restaurants on campus. The new logo identifies those food items that are lower in fat or fat-free, higher in fiber, have fewer carbohydrates, contain more fresh fruit and/or vegetables, are meatless, baked or grilled.
The “stoplight menu” implemented in The Dining Room at Cuicacalli Suites, another effort to help students make healthy eating choices.
Dining Services article on this program an other healthy eating options is available in the 2007 Aztec Parents Newsletter (page 8):
http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/parents/NAP-Spring2007.pdf
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