Sodium: It's what's for lunch

By Nick Gerik, Jacob Muselmann, Abby Olcese

Friday, February 26, 2010

One of the most popular campus dining venues, The Underground, offers several foods that contain one-serving sodium levels far beyond the daily recommended intake suggested by the Food and Drug Administration.

In the graphic below, a mix of popular foods from the Underground and their daily values of sodium are shown.

Graphic by Nick Gerik

Bregman: Cutting sodium intake now helps later

Consumption of too much sodium with have harmful effects later in life.

/news/2010/oct/13/bregman-cutting-sodium-intake-now-helps-later/

Shaking the salt habit

Americans are consuming more than enough salt, and it could be harmful ...

/news/2009/apr/10/salt/

Campus calories no longer a mystery

KU Dining Services offers NetNutrition, a nutrition calendar, online.

/news/2008/sep/19/net_nutrition/

Students embrace minimalist lifestyle

Freeganism encourages people to eat food that is free, usually obtained through ...

/news/2010/nov/11/students-embrace-lifestyle/

Hawk Food Stop hot spots

Hectice schedules leave no time for students to take a long lunch ...

/news/2007/sep/13/Hawk/

KU Dining Services supports local foods

University’s effort to save money, support sustainability includes rooftop garden and local ...

/news/2009/sep/17/ku_dining_local_foods/

Fast food remains popular, yet unhealthy

A recent survey found that most Americans prefer fast food for its ...

/news/2010/nov/16/fast-food/

Officials agree to Underground expansion

The popular lunch spot on campus will undergo a 139-seat expansion to ...

/news/2010/sep/08/officials-agree-underground-expansion/

Underground construction update: Food options vary

Dining Services is changing what it offers slightly as Underground construction continues.

/news/2011/jun/15/underground-construction-update-food-options-vary/

Good for you/bad for you

Canned vegetables

/news/2009/jan/29/good_youbad_you/

Frustrations arise from campus overcrowding

Students express their annoyances about the recreation center and The Underground being ...

/news/2010/feb/02/campus_overcrowding/

Editorial: Underground expansion a worthy project

Senate is right to push for additional Underground seats.

/news/2010/sep/15/editorial-underground-expansion-worthy-project/

Jayhawks are flocking to Twitter

KU groups on Twitter include coalitions, museums, Underground.

/news/2009/apr/16/flocking_twitter/

Keeping KU Dining facilities sanitary

Workers act promptly to address health-code violations.

/news/2012/mar/13/ku-dining-sanitary/

Viva Vegetarian!

Campus offers a variety of options for vegetarians and vegans

/news/2011/feb/24/feature-vegetarian/

Briefs

/news/2005/mar/02/features_tib_briefs/

Lecturer tackles TV dinners and barbecues as ...

Tim Miller is searching for a publishing company to pick up his ...

/news/2008/oct/06/food/

Lawrence offers unique, original restaurants

Some of Lawrence’s best restaurants might be ones off the beaten path.

/news/2009/jul/28/restaurants/

Selecting foods that are cost- and health-effective

March is Nutrition Month and this year's theme is "Eat Right with ...

/news/2011/mar/09/selecting-foods-are-cost-and-health-effective/

Tomorrow's news

The Pieroguys

/news/2009/jan/15/tomorrows_news/

Impromptu Café opens in Kansas Union

Impromptu Café replaces Milton's on the third floor and features more than ...

/news/2007/feb/02/impromptu/

Do your part to prevent obesity, live ...

/news/2005/feb/08/opinion_column_zafar/

Trans fat statistics not available for Dining ...

/news/2006/apr/10/fats/

How to eat sustainable sushi

Conservation organization offers a guide on how to make sure you’re eating ...

/news/2009/feb/17/sustainable_sushi/

Suddenly salad

Rediscover the health benefits of salad and find some varieties you may ...

/news/2009/mar/26/suddenly_salad/

Smith and Ritter give their final thoughts

The student leader duo boasted an 85 percent platform success rate, but ...

/news/2011/apr/26/smith-and-ritter-give-their-final-thoughts/

Schwartz: We could all use a little ...

During spring cleaning, take a little time to relieve your own stressors.

/news/2010/apr/21/schwartz-we-could-all-use-little-detoxification/

Ho: Cultural values found in food

Although "cultural" foods may not be authentic, they do reveal a great ...

/news/2010/apr/21/ho-cultural/

Rising food prices leave students’ wallets starved

Prices in grocery stores, the Kansas Union and Wescoe Underground can feel ...

/news/2008/aug/04/food/

The consequences of protecting your skin

Overusing some products can create unintended outcomes.

/news/2010/apr/19/consequences-protecting-your-skin/

Martial art encompasses lifestyle

Slaves uprising against their masters, underground streetfighting, back flips and handstands. It ...

/news/2005/nov/08/capoeira/

Fiber an essential part of your diet

Eating enough fiber is an important part of your diet but some ...

/news/2010/mar/29/fiber-essential-part-your-diet/

That's Disgusting: Gas Pump Handles

Dude, gross.

/news/2011/dec/08/s-disgusting-gas-pump-handles/

Face scrubs can harm environment, health

Facial microbeads are made of plastic that can pollute water supplies.

/news/2009/mar/11/face_scrubs/

Student designs Underground expansion

Design and construction management's projects also include Marvin Hall and Anschutz Library.

/news/2010/sep/16/students-design-buildings-campus/

Letter: Misquote in ‘Speak Up' article devalues ...

Such a misrepresentation of facts devalues the standards and mission of the ...

/news/2011/feb/27/letter-quote-students-speak-injustice-devalues-lgb/

Group uses extra food from dining centers

Program donates unused food from KU Dining Services to area homeless shelters ...

/news/2009/mar/25/dining_centers/

Lawrence residents find benefits in local food

The Lawrence Farmers’ Market has become a popular shopping option for local ...

/news/2008/apr/21/locavore/

City begins new LED lighting project downtown

Crews began installing energy-saving lights in poles along Massachusetts Street on Tuesday.

/news/2011/may/31/city-begins-new-led-lighting-project-downtown/

Organic Foods: The meaning behind the label

The meaning behind the label.

/news/2010/nov/04/organic-foods-meaning-behind-label/

Sodium: It's what's for lunch

The underground is too expensive for a college student. They should get a program where food at the University is subsides by the government. All you would need is proof of enrollment using your student ID. I have seen schools in Germany do it. It would also cycle through inventory faster so we could have fresher food.

Sign in to comment

Or login with:

OpenID