2.3.4 Healthy and affordable food choices

  • 2.3.4 Healthy and affordable food choices

2022-2023

AASTMT is committed to promoting the health and well-being of its campus community by providing healthy and affordable food choices across selected campus dining outlets.

Provision of Healthy Food Choices:

  1. Nutrient-rich Meals: AASTMT's dining facilities serve a wide variety of nutritious options, including fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy, ensuring a balanced diet for students and staff.
  2. Balanced Menus: Meal planning emphasizes a balance of macronutrients and essential vitamins to meet the dietary needs of the campus community, encouraging healthy eating habits.
  3. Dietary Preferences: The university caters to diverse dietary needs, offering dedicated options for vegetarians, vegans, and individuals with specific dietary restrictions or allergies.

Affordability and Accessibility:

  1. Affordable Meals: AASTMT ensures affordability through subsidized meal plans, enabling all students, including those from low-income backgrounds, to access quality meals without financial strain.
  2. Support for Vulnerable Students: Students facing financial challenges or on scholarships are provided free or discounted meal plans, ensuring their basic nutritional needs are met without hindrance to their academic performance.

By ensuring access to nutritious and affordable food, AASTMT fosters a healthier campus community, reducing inequalities and supporting the overall well-being of its students and staff. These initiatives reflect the university's commitment to creating an inclusive and health-conscious environment, aligning with global sustainability goals.

2021-2022

AASTMT is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of its students and staff by providing a wide array of healthy food choices on campus. Recognizing the importance of nutrition in supporting optimal physical and mental performance, AASTMT ensures that its dining facilities offer a range of nutritious options. These options may include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products. AASTMT's commitment to healthy food choices extends to menu planning, where emphasis is placed on balanced meals and the use of wholesome ingredients. Additionally, the campus may offer salad bars, made-to-order options, and allergen-friendly alternatives to accommodate individual dietary needs and preferences. By providing healthy food choices, AASTMT aims to create an environment that fosters the overall well-being of its community, enabling individuals to make nourishing choices that support their academic and personal success.