Is high school cafeteria food good for me?

It depends.

• Are there whole foods available? Fresh whole fruit, baked potatoes in the skin, baby carrots, fresh whole strawberries, fresh grapes are good examples.
• Does the cafeteria serve a whole wheat bread that is tasty, fresh and with a hearty texture?
• Do the cooks prepare grainy muffins from scratch?
• Does the salad bar contain fresh colorful vegetables and fruit without added dressing? 
• Is unflavored skim milk a beverage of choice and is it served cold?
• Do the cooks prepare the entrees themselves from scratch or are they buying frozen prepared entrees and simply heating them?

The more of these questions you can answer "yes" the better your cafeteria staff is doing. If you answer no to these questions, try contacting the school wellness council for assistance.