called an Asian meal, someone from Thailand is sure to be insulted and will stress to the chef that they don’t eat those things. Even students who are from the U.S are very critical when it comes to ethnic foods. These days everyone is well traveled and they know about all different kinds of cultures. People will no longer settle for macaroni and cheese or tuna casserole.Being a vegetarian is the new big trend on college campuses. It appeals to all kinds of students. If a Big Mac addict were to move in with a vegetarian, chances are he will become a vegetarian as well. It draws all kinds of people into the lifestyle because it looks good. It looks upper class and healthy. There is also a seasonal change among students eating habits. In the fall, when everyone is returning to school, everyone reaches for the junk food. It is faster and it makes the transition from summer break to fall term easier. The closer it gets to spring however, the more students begin to think about bathing suits and spring break. One of the major health problems among college students is eating disorders. “Eating disorders are at an alarming high on college campuses, “says Melissa Martilotta, director of a university’s nutrition clinic. However, statistics are only based on the students that come in for help. This does not include all of the other students who are suffering from an eating disorder but have not sought professional help. The two most common eating disorders are Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia. Persons with Anorexia Nervosa deliberately attempt to lose weight through self-starvation. Even though they may be extremely underweight, they see themselves as fat and deny any problem with their eating habits. Persons with Bulimia engage themselves in frequent binge eating in which they eat large amounts of food and then purge themselves. Persons with Bulimia feel out of control in their cycle of bingeing and purging....
