Oklahoma teens seek right to eat vegetables

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Tulsa, OK: Booker T. Washington's Vegetarian Club plans to take its case all

the way to the school board. Its goal - healthier lunches as well as vegan and

vegetarian options for students.Sophomore Leo Rodriguez, junior Jill Summar,

junior Brittney Allen, senior Emily Price, and Heather Bierly, the club's

sponsor, launched a petition in order to obtain healthier lunches as well as

vegan and vegetarian options for the school's cafeteria. " The current salad bar

options are not suited for a well-rounded meal, " the Vegetarian Club petition

states. " Especially for anyone who does not consume or cannot consume meat due

to religious, health, or personal choices. " Rodriguez decided to launch the club

late last spring after realizing several other clubs for students with similar

interests existed, but there wasn't one for vegans and vegetarians.Some students

aired their concerns to cafeterian personnel, who have made subtle changes -

occasionally offering such healthy fare as carrots, chopped celery, and

cabbage.Rodriguez said the group's membership fluctuates, but an average of 25

students attend the Vegetarian Club's monthly meetings.Jim Huffman, director of

child nutrition for Tulsa Public Schools, said he feels some vegetarian options

aren't healthy. " I would worry that they're not getting the nutrient content

they need to continue growing, " he said.(Note: Yet breakfast at the schools

often include doughnuts with chocolate sauce, and lunch can consist of chili

cheese fries or cheese poured on corn chips, cheeseburgers, chicken fried steak,

and other high-fat options.)

 

 

 

 

 

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this is great!