When I enter the lunchroom and look inside the cafeteria I see the same things most days. An abundance of chips, pretzels, cookies, pie, cake, core energy water and sometimes smores. This is great for some students, but others, like myself, see certain snacks going untouched. Along with the food, water bottles like Aquafina and Dasani seem to run out much less often than the latter. An abundance of food options that goes untouched is reckless. 

Unfortunately, shipping, packing, storing, and delivering foods that students want specifically can be a challenge, especially when there is a limited way of getting the treats everyone wants. Candy or snacks that contain more fats and sugar have been looked down upon by The United States Department of Agriculture and, according to a study conducted by The Morning Dallas News, they are banned from being sold at most public schools since 2010. Leaving healthier and less tasty alternatives more prone to becoming wasted. Accessibility contributes to a big reason why many students prefer specific cafeteria items over others. I gravitate towards sports cap bottles or selected waters with a greater “pH balance,” over bland name-brand bottles of water such as Poland Spring or Dasani.