Navy on a diet: chow hall changes.

• Author: Brown, Elizabeth Nolan
• Position: Citings - Brief article

SCHOOL CAFETERIAS aren't the only ones Uncle Sam is intent on making over. Last May, the U.S. Navy announced a number of menu changes designed to make its meals more nutritious. Chow halls now feature skim and soy milk rather than whole milk, more prominently displayed produce, and a ban on deep-fried foods--only baked chicken and french fries are allowed.

The changes are part of a larger plan "to boost sailors' nutrition to new levels," the Navy Times reported in July. Navy members can also expect to see calorie counts posted in cafeterias and to receive training on healthy eating habits. Further menu revisions are planned. Whereas once the military mostly cared about doing things as cheaply as possible, now there's more focus on...