2008 Woodie Awards
UC caters to students with dietary restrictions
Madison Flournoy
Issue date: 11/1/07 Section: Culture
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Students may go to the UC to study between classes and shop at the bookstore, but more than anything else, the UC is a place where students can go to purchase meals and basic grocery items.
Matthew Harms, assistant director of food services, is responsible for the day to day operation of UTC's food service program.
"We provide a wide variety of top quality food choices to the UTC community," Harms said. "We offer an assortment of menu items to fit as many different tastes as possible," he said.
By providing options for students, the UC accommodates those who need to watch what they eat, either for health reasons such as diabetes and hypoglycemia, or for athletes and others who are just trying to eat healthy, Harms said.
"We offer a broad selection of menu items across five different locations to cater different dining needs," he said. "Our menus include vegetarian selections, low-fat and low-calorie options.
"New additions this year include a lahvosh wrap sandwich, available both in the UC food court and at the Java City in Fletcher Hall," he said.
Harms also mentioned the C-stores, which are stocked with organic grocery items and the Naked Juice line of all natural beverages.
Ariel Parker, a Memphis freshman, said she has diabetes and has worn an insulin pump since she was four years old.
"The UC does a good job at making students happy," she said. "I really like the salad bar. It's a great option. The sushi is also a great addition."
Amanda Alexander, a Nashville senior, said she is an active member of the track team and needs to watch what she eats for her sport.
"I like the sushi part," Alexander said. "A good diet for a runner is very important," Alexander said. "Depending on my workout, it decides what I eat for the day."
According to Harms, "Nutritional information is available online at our Web site, www.utcdining.com, and in the UC Food Court on a touch screen computer system."
Even with all of these options available to students, students still have some requests.
Parker said, "The UC fits my needs for the most part, I just wish there were healthier options for breakfast.
"Also, it would be great if they stayed open later," she said.
Though students may be the most frequent customers in the UC stores, faculty members are also patrons.
Jane Sutton, lecturer in the English department, said, "I eat there at least twice a week, which is a little less than the students."
"I like the sushi the best, but it's nice to have a Chick-fil-a. Also, it has more of a food court feel than a cafeteria," she said.
More information about food in all dining services locations is listed at www.utcdining.com.
Matthew Harms, assistant director of food services, is responsible for the day to day operation of UTC's food service program.
"We provide a wide variety of top quality food choices to the UTC community," Harms said. "We offer an assortment of menu items to fit as many different tastes as possible," he said.
By providing options for students, the UC accommodates those who need to watch what they eat, either for health reasons such as diabetes and hypoglycemia, or for athletes and others who are just trying to eat healthy, Harms said.
"We offer a broad selection of menu items across five different locations to cater different dining needs," he said. "Our menus include vegetarian selections, low-fat and low-calorie options.
"New additions this year include a lahvosh wrap sandwich, available both in the UC food court and at the Java City in Fletcher Hall," he said.
Harms also mentioned the C-stores, which are stocked with organic grocery items and the Naked Juice line of all natural beverages.
Ariel Parker, a Memphis freshman, said she has diabetes and has worn an insulin pump since she was four years old.
"The UC does a good job at making students happy," she said. "I really like the salad bar. It's a great option. The sushi is also a great addition."
Amanda Alexander, a Nashville senior, said she is an active member of the track team and needs to watch what she eats for her sport.
"I like the sushi part," Alexander said. "A good diet for a runner is very important," Alexander said. "Depending on my workout, it decides what I eat for the day."
According to Harms, "Nutritional information is available online at our Web site, www.utcdining.com, and in the UC Food Court on a touch screen computer system."
Even with all of these options available to students, students still have some requests.
Parker said, "The UC fits my needs for the most part, I just wish there were healthier options for breakfast.
"Also, it would be great if they stayed open later," she said.
Though students may be the most frequent customers in the UC stores, faculty members are also patrons.
Jane Sutton, lecturer in the English department, said, "I eat there at least twice a week, which is a little less than the students."
"I like the sushi the best, but it's nice to have a Chick-fil-a. Also, it has more of a food court feel than a cafeteria," she said.
More information about food in all dining services locations is listed at www.utcdining.com.
