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Getting health care on-campus CSUF provides free on-campus health services for students BRENT CABATAN Daily Titan In the stressful life of a college student, a trip to the doctor’s office at some point is highly likely. Cal State Fullerton provides students with certain health care services—for a price—so why not take advantage of it? These resources are available in the Student Health and Counseling Center. The aforementioned price is tacked onto each student’s tuition, so if he or she is currently enrolled at the school, the services are available. “This fee provides basic medical and counseling services to students, making services at SHCC either free

or at a significantly reduced cost,” said Narayana Darst, coordinator of Health Education and Promotion. Along with the basic medical needs and confidential psychological counseling, other services include reproductive health services, acupuncture, chiropractic and physical therapy. There is no limit to how many times a student can go in for medical needs, but each student is allowed 10 sessions of counseling a year. The acupuncture costs $5 per visit and appointments can be made on Fridays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Chiropractic visits are also $5 per visit and appointments are available Mondays and Thursdays between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Acupuncture may be an amenity that students may not know about because it

is not really a traditional form of pain relief, but it is an alternative to traditional methods for students that are open to trying anything to feel better. This method is said to treat a wide range of symptoms including pain, arthritis, anxiety and even addiction. Acupuncture is recognized by the World Health Organization as being effective in treating these conditions, and at only $5 a session, students have the opportunity to utilize this method at a very reasonable price. “Most students are unaware of the breadth of services provided,” Darst said. She recommends that students look through the Health Center’s website to find the service they’re looking for. Students that are in need of health insurance may also

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Students can recieve a variety of services at the Student Health and Resource Center. Medical needs as well as counseling sessions are availiable free of charge for all CSUF students.

receive coverage through Covered California. Open enrollment started Nov. 15th, 2014 and ends Feb. 15. Students can receive public insurance or discounted

private insurance thanks to the CSU Health Insurance Education Project. Through these methods, CSUF students have an ample amount of health care

options at their fingertips. With money becoming more tight for just about everybody, taking advantage of every dime spent on tuition is a must.

More weight makes workouts more efficient High-intensity weightlifting burns fat and builds lean tissue STEPHANIE GOMEZ Daily Titan Whether it’s dropping some extra pounds, performing better in sports or building strength, adding some weight to a workout can go a long way. It may be instinctual to think that in order to see results, workouts need to be long, but that is not necessarily true, said Cal State Fullerton’s Director of Strength and Conditioning Isaac Salazar. “Weight training is really

effective because you can get a lot of muscle recruitment and activity,” Salazar said. “You don’t have to crush yourself on the track for two hours, you can get a lot out of a 30-minute high intensity resistance training group.” Weight training puts the body in a fat burning state, Salazar said. The result of weight training is losing unwanted fat and gaining lean tissue. He normally starts beginners with a repetition window, good technique and a repetition goal. The weight involved in the workout is dependent on how the beginner handles the repetition goal.

If the beginner can’t reach the goal in the allotted amount of time, then the repetition goal may be too high. However, if he or she is easily surpassing the rep goal, then the goal may be a little low. A leaner physique comes from working out with submaximal loads, which are loads beneath the maximum weight a person can lift. “When you use submaximal loads your getting a physical change in the muscle, you’re getting it to grow or your getting a lot of hormonal responses to get leaner,” Salazar said. Submaximal intensity can be from 60-80 percent

of whatever the maximum load would be for that given exercise. On the other spectrum, using closer to maximum loads and longer resting periods will help with performance or strength. These kinds of workouts help create a better opportunity for motor unit activation that will help a person jump higher and run faster, Salazar said. A workout should adapt to the results a person is looking for. “When you’re thinking about getting the best bang for your buck you want to pick an exercise selection that will get a lot of muscle activity or recruitment and

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Arjan Dougan, a Student Recreation Center trainer demonstrates a weight technique.

we call those multi joint exercises, they would be lunges, rowing, dumbbell movements or free-weight movements,” Salazar said.

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Hot yoga exercise brings on the heat In temperatures of up to 105 degrees, yogis flex their might ELAIZA ARMAS Daily Titan Take a deep breath in. Exhale. Draw your heart forward. Namaste. With the variety of yoga styles around today like Indo Board yoga and standup paddleboard yoga, there are an abundance of ways to seek enlightenment. Hot yoga is one of the many styles of yoga that students have been pursuing. However, the real question is whether a fellow yogi is merely dripping in sweat or actually breaking a sweat while practicing hot yoga. “It’s a very intense experience and it depends on each person and what their goal is,” Cal State Fullerton

Hatha Yoga Professor Samantha Gallo said. “Some people prefer heat in general and other people who prefer going to the mountains and snowboarding may not be as interested in something like that.” The most common form of hot yoga, Bikram yoga, is a type of yoga practiced in a room heated to 105 degrees Fahrenheit with a humidity of 40 percent. The class runs for 90 minutes and consists of the same series of 26 postures. So why the heat? According to Bikram Yoga’s official website, a warm body is a flexible body and the heat helps cleanse the body from waste products. It helps to flush out toxins in the body through the skin. However, there is little to no scientific research conducted on whether or not this is true. Gallo, who has been

teaching yoga at CSUF since 2007, compared the flexibility differences between a bikram hot yoga class and an ashtanga yoga class for her master thesis. Both classes were 90 minutes long and in the end, both were equally effective in producing flexibility in the hamstrings. “Bikram Choudhury believes that putting bodies in a 105 degree temperature room was going to help with more of the detoxing effects in addition to the postures and the stretches,” Gallo said. “I’m not sure on the research, whether or not there’s more calories burned because of the heated environment, but there are a variety of practices that are comfortable to the type of intensity or the sweat production that somebody can get.” Sweat production,

Gallo said, is not necessarily a measure of burning calories and in a study conducted by the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Colorado State University, they found the amount of calories burned while practicing yoga in a 105 degree room were equivalent to those of people walking briskly. However, this should not lead students interested in practicing hot yoga astray, considering the benefits yoga does offer like increased muscle strength and tone, improved respiration, energy, vitality and flexibility, according to the American Osteopathic Association. “You definitely burn calories in the (yoga) practice.

It’s not going to be as much as a cardiovascular experience, but it’s definitely a very holistic practice. It doesn’t necessarily stand on its own in terms of heart health, but it is something that can be a life-long practice and can keep somebody healthy, happy and wise,” Gallo said. Xiomara Solis, a 22-yearold anthropology major at CSUF, said she enjoys practicing yoga because of how much healthier her body feels afterwards. “I like the way that it helps me sleep better at night. It helps ease my stress and it greatly improved my posture,” Solis said. “There’s a lot more to yoga than the Americanized version that we practice, so I

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years, while GMO crops are a new invention, sprouting up only a couple of decades ago. The safety of GMOs has not been determined in the long run. With such uncertainty, it is better to know about them than to be kept in the dark. GMOs compose nearly everything we consume, making up about 89 percent of corn crops, 91 percent of cotton crops and 94 percent of soy crops in the U.S., according to the United States Department of Agriculture. It also found that GMOs make up about 80 percent of processed foods. Avoiding GMOs on campus is made even more difficult since the majority of

food offered for purchase is fast food. However, there are a few ways to avoid them. Shopping at local farmers markets and at grocery stores to keep an eye out for the Non-GMO Project label is a good way to start. Home-grown foods are another great way to avoid GMOs. In California, the weather allows for this nearly year-round. Start small with something like tomatoes, then move towards vegetables like lettuce. The best possible thing to do is to stay informed about GMOs. Netflix currently has a few documentaries on them.

mostly focus on it as a way of mindfulness like paying attention to what you’re doing in the class and then afterward just being more aware of your body,” Solis said. “It’s just a warmer room so whatever you’re losing is just sweat, but it kind of intensifies all the positions you have to get into when it’s that hot,” Solis said. “I notice that you’re paying more attention because it’s so hot and you’re just concentrating on trying to get it right.” Gallo suggests Bikram hot yoga to those who enjoy a heated environment, but recommends the ashtanga yoga style for those who want a more intense workout.

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Weight Loss Success Stories

Student loses pounds to gain new perspective on life A Titan overcomes fears to lose weight and accepts failure RUDY CHINCHILLA Daily Titan A large portion of my life has revolved around getting picked on. My name, of course, lends itself to teasing; Nicknames like “Rudy fruity,” “Chinchilli,” and, naturally, “Ch-ch-ch chia” are par for the course. However, the most common insults were those regarding my weight. I was, for all intents and purposes, the fat kid. That is until four years ago, when I decided to become a lean, mean, gym-going machine. Like many of life’s bad memories, the comments about my weight started in middle school. This is the time when boys start having to show their toughness, and

what better way to do that than to pick on the fat kid? For the most part, I laughed off the insults, acting like everything was okay. Eventually, though, I decided that enough was enough and took the bold step of stepping onto the scale. My prediction for my weight was, “Probably around 200 pounds.” What the scale displayed was shocking. “Twohundred-thirty-eight,” it read. I was only 5-feet-7-inches tall at the time. I was seized by a moment of clarity and thought, “I’m going to die.” So I put down the cookies and cake. Initially, I would find myself reaching for a soda or a bag of chips and I literally had to retract my hand mid-reach. Thankfully, I willed myself toward healthy eating. Grilled chicken and salad became staples of my diet. I started running on the treadmill in my garage. I started running three miles in 20 minutes, whereas

before I ran one mile in 15. Next up was the gym. I was initially scared to go in, and I found it embarrassing to be surrounded by so many fit people. Thankfully I found a gym buddy with whom I could lift weights, and I also realized that most of the people at the gym were actually pretty friendly and helpful. These days my weight usually fluctuates between 165 and 175 pounds. I’m still quite a bit away from the 140 pounds I wish to weigh. Over the past few months, two torn ACL’s, a torn meniscus and a fractured kneecap have prevented me from working out and going to the gym as much as I would like. There are days where I look in the mirror, almost in disgust, thinking, “Man, I want those sixpack abs and bulging biceps. I want the Arnold Schwarzenegger back and pec combo.” Sometimes I have to talk

myself into walking out the door in the morning. However, I’m also able to look back at how far I’ve really come. There’s still a way to go, but I truly feel a lot better about myself now. To those who are thinking about losing weight, or to those who have already given up on their new year’s resolution, I encourage you to not quit. The fact is, weight loss is just as difficult mentally as it is physically. Failure is bound to happen; it’s an almost ever-present companion. You may fall flat on your face time and time again, but as long as you’re willing to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and put forth your best effort the next day, you will make it eventually. The important thing to remember is that failure today does not have to equal failure tomorrow.

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After being teased in middle school and shocked by the scale reading, this student mentally willed himself into the gym.

Mastering the art of confidence after weight loss Student’s pursuit of healthier lifestyle after years of shame CECILY MEZA Daily Titan As a new school year begins, students want to set new goals for themselves—personal and academic. This was the same for me at the beginning of my junior year here at CSUF, but I needed to make a huge change in my life—that change being my weight.

One morning before a routine check up with my doctor, I woke up and stared at myself in the mirror. I began to tear up with a feeling of hate, sadness and disappointment in myself after realizing I let myself go. I was 5 feet tall, weighing 180 pounds. After my doctor told me I was obese at 23, I couldn’t bare to look at myself the same way. The drive home from Orange was a long one with remembrances of my 100 pound, lean soccer body I had in high school and I wondered, “What happened?”

I woke up the following morning after having an epiphany to change my lifestyle. I went to the local gym to figure out what components I needed to reach my fitness goals. At this gym, I met my life savior, my trainer and now close friend, Nikki Dao. She changed my life and showed me fitness as a priority. We went over the basics— what were my fitness goals, what was my ideal weight and a five day workout routine that I would be able to stick to with a hectic schedule.

During our first initial meetings, I was exhausted from basic exercises. I was frustrated with myself for letting myself get so out of shape. Dao reassured me that because it took so many years to put on the weight, it will take almost the same amount of time to lose it. After I lost my first 10 pounds, we came up with a strict meal plan full of protein, substitutes for the food items that were essential to my diet and added a gallon of water a day. I struggled with the diet change at the beginning. I

would constantly look at the clock to schedule when my next meal was. Friday’s “date night” consisted of me in the gym lifting weights and sweating on the stairmaster. I had given up eating out, drinking alcohol and sacrificed temptation of going out to the bars with my friends. I was dedicated to reaching my goal and wasn’t going to let those sacrifices be a distraction. About four months into the routine we had planned, I was seeing some serious results. My clothes got looser, my

stamina began to strengthen and I added more weight to my routines. I felt more confident about myself walking into a room, which ultimately made me feel like nothing was impossible. I have managed to lose 45 pounds, keep the weight off and maintain my healthy eating habits. I now stand confidently at 5 feet tall weighing 135 pounds. I am happier than I could have ever been, all thanks to one woman who didn’t want to give up on me and my dedication to fitness. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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Hiking provides escape from the gym Climbing a mountain combines exercise with adventure ALEX FAIRBANKS Daily Titan Mountains, forests, waterfalls and more. All of this can be found in the great outdoors. This new year is the perfect opportunity to turn the typical workout into an exciting adventure by exploring the local mountains. “For a lot of people, I think hiking is going to be nowhere near as boring as being in a gym, because you’re going to be constantly moving, seeing new scenery and variety out there instead of spending time on a treadmill or on a stair climber,” said Angeles National Forest ranger John Thornton. The various angles and uneven level of the terrain force people to exercise additional stabilizer muscles, allowing them to get an even

better workout than at the gym, Thornton said. Another benefit is that the higher elevation puts more of a demand on the body and provides for a more intense workout, Thornton said. There are also mental benefits to hiking. Hiking allows people to disconnect from the stress of school and everyday life and lets them connect with themselves instead, Bryant Mendoza, senior graphic design major and treasurer of the CSUF Adventure Club said. Thomas Vasquez, a sophomore criminal justice major at CSUF and the vice president of the Adventure Club, also finds many benefits in hiking. “I do have moments where I really appreciate it. You feel like if you see something nice that you don’t get to see everyday, whether it’s a view of the mountains or just the sky from a different angle or a waterfall, it’s a good day to be alive,” Vasquez said. The Adventure Club goes on many hikes and a few

camping trips throughout each semester. They love exploring the outdoors, and joining the club could be an easy way for a CSUF student to start hiking and make some new friends along the way. There are many hiking trails and waterfalls less than an hour drive from CSUF. Hermit Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains is a nice hike with a few waterfalls. Hiking to this popular waterfall is best done in the early morning to avoid a crowd of people. Many people go cliff diving there, so that location recieves a lot of attention. Anyone considering jumping should consider the risks and watch other jumpers to see how to jump correctly. To get to Hermit Falls from CSUF, take the 57 North up to the 210 West. Then take the Santa Anita Avenue exit and go right. That turns into Chantry Flat Road. Continue up Chantry Flat Road until you arrive at the parking lot. There are a few trails in that area, so just follow the signs

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For many hikers, climbing to the top of a tall peak provides thrill as well as a workout.

to get to Hermit Falls. Another cool waterfall to hike to is San Antonio Falls. The hike is relatively easy compared to other hikes, and the view of the falls is great. More adventurous hikers can climb up and around the waterfall. To get to San Antonio Falls, take the 57 North up to the 210 East. Take the Baseline Road exit and go left. Shortly after that, make a right on

Padua Avenue, which eventually turns into Mount Baldy Road. Continue up Mount Baldy Road for a ways past the town until you get to a rocky parking area where many cars will be parked. In the same area near the falls, there is the Mount Baldy summit hike. It is an intense 11-mile round trip hike. Stop by the visitor center in the Mount Baldy town and get some information before

attempting this hike. All of these hikes are in the Angeles National Forest so they do require an adventure pass for vehicles. Sports Authority off of Harbor Boulevard sells daily and yearly adventure passes. There are many mountains to climb, forests to explore and waterfalls to gaze at. Take up the challenge this new year and hike around in the great outdoors.

Yoga puts flexibility within arm’s reach Exercise can improve heart health and muscle strength KATELYNN DAVENPORT Daily Titan Practicing yoga is the sweetest selfish thing a person can do. Saliam Barillas, a 24-yearold kinesiology graduate currently working on his master’s degree and teaching drop-in yoga classes at the Student Recreation Center on campus, believes that yoga is a means of unification within oneself. “Yoga is a way to unite the mind, body and soul,” VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

Barillas said. It is very personal to each practicing individual and does not have the intention of competitiveness. “Yoga isn’t about comparing yourself to the person next to you,” said Marissa Herr, kinesiology major and founder of Cal State Fullerton’s Yoga club. “The beautiful thing is that everyone is on their own very different and personal journey.” Americans often confuse yoga for a religion, and although it is often connected to a form of spirituality, it does not always have to be. For some, the practice is purely physical. For others, its

entirety is within the mind. “Oftentimes, classes held at gyms are focused primarily on the physical aspects of yoga and studio classes oftentimes incorporate more spiritual and philosophical aspects,” Herr said. Practicing yoga has many benefits, whether someone is focusing on the physical or spiritual aspects of yoga. Some of the physical benefits of yoga include increased flexibility, weight loss, increased muscle strength and improved circulatory health, according to the American Osteopathic Association. Barillas adds that yoga helps immensely with the reduction

of stress, which results in the reduction of various health concerns, such as diabetes. In regards to the spiritual aspect, Herr feels that getting on a yoga mat is a very personal, positive experience. “Yoga encourages us to accept where we are at today,” Herr said. “It helps me to live each present moment and to do my very best in that moment. Yoga challenges me, but never mocks me. If I can’t accomplish what my goal was to do that day, whether it be a certain posture or a certain intention like being grateful, yoga helps me to remember to accept and love myself for who I am today and to try again tomorrow.” FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @THEDAILYTITAN

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A beginners guide to living a healthy and fit lifestyle Nutrition, motivation and fitness are all part of living healthier ASHLEY CAMPBELL Daily Titan A new year means a new list of new years resolutions. Unfortunately, if history is any indication, those resolutions quickly fall through. Students who find going to the gym intimidating or can’t find the motivation to log out of their Netflix accounts shouldn’t call it quits just yet. Here are some tips and tricks from Cal State

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Nutrition Darany Hoang, a certified health education specialist at Cal State Fullerton, explains the many faux pas students tend to make day to day. With the juggle of school, work and social lives, students can often look past what they are putting into their bodies. For college students, many of whom are new to grocery shopping, the cost of groceries may seem higher than going out to eat at first glance. What students may not take into account is how long those groceries will last compared to the $10 on average

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Nutritous groceries that may seem expensive will last much longer than any fast food meal.

they’ll spend eating out several times a day, Hoang said. “The basic nutrients that we need are basically divided into food groups which are our famous: grains, fruits, vegetables, proteins and dairy. These are all things that students can actively incorporate into their daily lives,” Hoang said.

Motivation Taking the time out of the day to cook a meal or run to the gym can seem difficult, but not impossible. There is no need to spend hours in a gym or stress over the stove to get fit and healthy this year. The main issue depriving individuals from becoming active and healthy is their own mental perception of lack of time and any other excuses they may have, said kinesiology professor at CSUF, Kathleen Wilson, Ph.D. Students have to think of what they want and how badly they want it. If someone wants to lose weight, feel better, or just gain confidence, they have to imagine themselves that way. That will be their own personal motivator to get up and do something about it.

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One hundred and fifty minutes of exercise per week is the recomended amount for beginners. Finding just the right workout and staying motivated is the key to achieving any fitness goal.

Alissa Martinez, communication disorders major, admits it’s not always easy to get up and get active. However, the feeling of exercising and getting fit makes you feel better in the end. “I try my best to be healthy. It just makes me feel better. I just want to be the best version of myself.” Martinez said. Motivation, or lack thereof, is a key player in most people’s decisions when it comes

to getting healthy and being fit. Wilson explains the two biggest motivators that she has found in her research to help students get up off the couch. She said that making and keeping a strict workout schedule, as well as finding a workout buddy are useful ways to keep students going back to the gym. Fitness There is no health and

fitness without regular exercise. Exercise and diet go hand in hand to achieve a healthier lifestyle. One hundred and fifty minutes a week is recommended for beginners for cardio or aerobic exercises. The key is finding an enjoyable workout. It can be running, swimming, hiking even gardening as long as it gets a person’s heart rate up, Wilson said.

Smoking ban helps Titans kick the habit Campus offers cessation classes for those wishing to quit JACLYN TAMBARA Daily Titan Kareem Elshaar, an advertising major, makes sure to walk to the outskirts of campus while smoking a cigarette. He finds himself

smoking less while at school because of the longer process involved with finding a secluded spot outside of the perimeter of the campus. Since the campus-wide smoking ban went into effect in 2013, smokers have been required to find another place to puff. CSUF and Anaheim Regional Medical Center collaborate on smoking

cessation classes, which help students, faculty and staff quit smoking. Some classes are offered on campus and some are held at local establishments for easy access to the public. “Our program helps people who want to quit smoking; we do not force people to quit,” said Jaina Pallasigui, the head director of the smoking cessations

program at Anaheim Regional. A total of 13 people attended the CSUF smoking cessations classes on the Fullerton or Irvine campuses in 2014, Pallasigui said. Eight out of 13 participants were tobacco-free 180 days after completion of the classes. That’s a successful 62 percent quit rate for CSUF participants.

CSUF members can find information about the smoking cessation classes in the Student Health and Counseling Center on the Health Center website and by calling quitline at 1-866-639-5864. Anaheim Regional Medical Center is also a reliable resource to find cessation classes outside of the CSUF campus. Anaheim Regional

and Pallasigui provide Orange County residents alike with local smoking cessation classes all over the county. As long as students, faculty and staff are willing to oblige by the new smoking regulations, the smoking ban will help keep the campus clean and influence people to avoid smoking at school for overall better health consciousness. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM

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TSU meals: low cost, high calorie Inexpensive meals can tempt students from healthy options ANDREW MCLEAN Daily Titan With health and nutrition gaining popularity through shows like The Chew on ABC, and Doctor Oz on Fox, many students are inclined to eat healthy but can be barred from doing such, due to a lack of options or the inability to pay higher prices for healthier foods. “Food insecurity,” the inability to access nutritious foods, is a major issue among college students, according to the findings of a recent study published by the Journal of Nutrition

Education and Behavior. The study focused on students at a mid-sized rural university in Oregon and found that 59 percent of students suffered from food insecurity at some point in the previous year. A lack of healthy food options available due to high cost or other factors leads to a higher risk of malnutrition among students, the study found. Students who make less than $15,000 annually were more likely to suffer from food insecurity. Students who performed well in school were less susceptible. The study coincides with the opinion of Mayra Guerrero, a freshman sociology major, who said that while she makes an honest

attempt to eat healthy, “it depends on the price.” Cheap fast food at the TSU can be alluring to students with stomachs as empty as their wallets. Big portions can lead to overconsumption of foods that are high in calories or high in fats. “I think it’s easier to eat unhealthy because a lot of students don’t have the time to make their own food or make healthy food, so they just go with whatever is available,” said Nick Gutierrez, senior business marketing major. Gutierrez is aware that his favorite place to dine in, Panda Express, doesn’t benefit him health wise. Panda Express offers combo plates where a customer can choose from one

side (rice or chow mien) and one or two meat entrées. With the healthiest side option being white rice (380 calories), adding a meat option such as Beijing beef (690 calories) or orange chicken (420 calories), can put the customer halfway past the recommended daily calorie intake with just one meal. Healthier options are also available at the TSU. Panda Express offers soups such as hot & sour soup (100 calories). Togo’s offers half sandwiches that contain as little as 290 calories. Baja Fresh offers salads as low as 290 calories. These options are lower in calories, but also smaller in serving size, so some may not consider these options as a full meal.

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