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" &amp;quot;How do you eat healthy at college when all you&amp;#039;re offered is cafeteria food?&amp;quot; Ashley, 19, Tupelo, MS It may come as a surprise, but a lot of colleges and universities are now offering healthy alternatives to the typical cafeteria fare. This is great news, but sometimes the hardest part about staying fit in college is exhibiting self-control when you have so many choices! Keep these tips in mind as you&amp;#039;re cruising through the all-you-can-eat college buffet:   Watch your portions. Having pizza for dinner once a week isn&amp;#039;t going to kill you, but having three or four pieces at a time can do some major calorie damage. Remember, you don&amp;#039;t have to cram your plate full at an all-you-can-eat cafeteria; take smaller portions of food to start, and if you&amp;#039;re hungry later you can always go back for more. Eat outside the box. Think about the different combinations you can make for a healthy meal. The carved roast beef could be awesome on some greens instead of with a side of mash and gravy. Go for the tostado, but hold the greasy fried shell, piling your plate with the protein-rich beans and meat and lots of fresh veggies. Be balanced. You may be tempted to try the frozen yogurt or milk and cereal diet, but your body needs a variety of nutrients to maintain good health. Make sure your daily diet includes a balance of fruits and veggies, whole grains, dairy, protein in lean meats such as chicken or fish, and good-for-you fats found in peanut butter, olive oil, nuts, or avocados. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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