Colorado Kids speak out
We asked some of our Colorado Kids reporters: What healthy foods do you like at your school cafeteria?
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What I really like about my school lunches is that no matter what the meal is, they try to give us one main course, two healthy side dishes, and a small dessert. I really enjoy eating healthier because I can focus more for my afternoon classes. One of the things I like best is that whenever kids are handing their trays in, they are almost no healthy foods left on their plate, only what's left of their main course.
Emma S., 8
th grade, St. Vincent de Paul, Denver
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At our school, we have lots of healthy choices, but some not-so-good ones. Some of my favorite healthy foods are baked potatoes (no butter, cheese, etc.), salad, tomatoes, and the large variety of fruits and veggies every day.
Isabelle A., 5
th grade, Cottonwood Creek Elementary, Englewood
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Our cafeteria offers Subway sandwiches on certain days. I like that they only use wheat bread. You can get meats that are less fat, like turkey, and lots of veggies. I love the fresh tomatoes.
Sara H., grade 6, Century Middle, Thornton
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I love the baked chips my school has. My mom loves it when I buy them because none of them have hydrogenated anything (transfats) like some chips do.
Mariah L., 6
th grade, Rocky Heights Middle School, Highlands Ranch
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Some healthy foods I like at my school are salads. My school used to have just plain salads, but now they are making turkey salads and chicken salads. However, since I'm a vegetarian, so that isn't very great.
Joey D., 5
th grade, Cory Elementary, Denver
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I like their mashed potatoes and their fruit, and most of the time I like their meat.
Jensina B., 6
th grade, Bill Roberts School, Denver
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