A Step in the Right Direction at DDS

Dartmouth Dining Services' announcement this past week that it will begin labeling trans fat-free food is a step in the right direction, providing students with more information about their food options in campus dining halls. Health-conscious students should have access to information about the nutritional value of foods that they eat each day. Pamphlets or websites detailing the caloric and fat content found in DDS foods would also empower interested students to make wiser choices tailored to their individual dietary and health needs. As Americans become increasingly concerned about the nutritional value of their foods, DDS should continue to increase its transparency to meet the demands of the Dartmouth student body.