Canteens

canteenbottomIn addition to the provision of nutritious food, the canteen has an important role within the broader college environment in complementing the knowledge, skills and behaviours about healthy eating and lifestyles that are taught in the classroom. The food provided within the college environment has a considerable influence on the development of student’s long-term eating habits, food preferences and attitudes towards food.The college canteen plays an important role in promoting healthy foods and creating a college culture of healthy eating. This can extend beyond the college environment and influence food choices within the family and community and enhance the social and multicultural aspects of food and eating. There are five canteens within the campus. Four canteens are for the boys and one for the girls. All the canteens are located inside the hostels. A Central Canteen is also provided with in the campus of the Institution. The canteen provides fresh nutritious food at nominal rates.