Healthy Suggestions
Healthy Suggestions are provided daily for all DHFS dining locations and can be accessed via the online menu or nutrition information centers located in all DHFS dining locations.
Look for our green "HS" icon on the web!
DHFS Healthy Suggestions meet the following nutrition parameters:
| Category | Calories1 | Saturated Fat2 | Sodium3 |
| Entrees |  350 |
3g |
500mg |
| Side Dishes, Breads, and Soup | 120 |
2g |
350 mg |
| Desserts | 250 |
3g |
350 mg |
| Single Items (i.e., cookies, appetizers) | 120 |
2g |
350 mg |
| Sauces and Dressings (Tbsp) | 75 |
1g |
140 mg |
| Combination Meals | 500 |
4g |
750 mg |
| Complete Meals | 600 |
5g |
750 mg |
All Categories:
30% Calories from Fat 1% Trans Fat 100 mg Cholesterol
1Calories: Based on 2,000 calories a day, an intake level appropriate for an average person who is trying to maintain a healthy weight.
2Saturated fat: Meets the daily target of less than 7% of all calories obtained in the diet from saturated fat (American Heart Association).
Note: 7% target applies to an entire day's intake and is not a limit for each individual food item.
3Sodium: Based on the 2,300 mg per day goal set by the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Institute of Medicine).
For more information, contact the Dietitian at 512.232.5636 or email Lindsay
