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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!

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DHFS Healthy Suggestions meet the following nutrition parameters:

Category Calories1 Saturated Fat2 Sodium3
Entrees
less than or equal to350
less than or equal to3g
less than or equal to 500mg
Side Dishes, Breads, and Soup
less than or equal to120
less than or equal to2g
less than or equal to 350 mg
Desserts
less than or equal to250
less than or equal to3g
less than or equal to 350 mg
Single Items (i.e., cookies, appetizers)
less than or equal to120
less than or equal to2g
less than or equal to 350 mg
Sauces and Dressings (Tbsp)
less than or equal to75
less than or equal to1g
less than or equal to 140 mg
Combination Meals
less than or equal to500
less than or equal to4g
less than or equal to 750 mg
Complete Meals
less than or equal to600
less than or equal to5g
less than or equal to 750 mg



All Categories:

  • less than or equal to 30% Calories from Fat
  • less than or equal to 1% Trans Fat
  • less than or equal to 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






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