2.3.4 Healthy and affordable food choices

Srinakharinwirot University: Healthy and Affordable Food Choices on Campus (SDG 2.3.4) Policy Overview

Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) is committed to promoting the health and well-being of its students and staff through affordable and nutritious food options available on campus. In alignment with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2: Zero, the university ensures that all members of the community have access to healthy, safe, and affordable food choices within campus facilities.

The university’s policy focuses on:

1. Affordability – Ensuring that healthy food options are economically accessible to all students and staff.

30-Baht Healthy Meal Initiative

Srinakharinwirot University has implemented a “30-Baht Menu Policy” across campus canteens.

Each food vendor is required to offer at least one complete meal option at 30 THB, ensuring that students and staff from all economic backgrounds can access nutritious meals without financial barriers.

This initiative directly supports food security and inclusivity within the university community.

Example:

“Rice with Mixed Vegetables” “Fried Rice with Egg” or “Chicken Noodle Soup”  are offered at 30 THB.

Menu Board Display in Front of Food Vendors 2. Nutrition Transparency – Providing clear and easy-to-understand nutritional information for all menu items.

Nutrition Labeling and Healthy Menu Badges

To promote awareness of nutritional values and encourage informed eating habits, SWU introduced a menu badge system displayed on canteen stalls and food menus.

Each dish is labeled with clear nutritional icons, including:

• 🥗 More Vegetables

• 🍗 High Protein

• 💧 Low Fat / Low Oil

This labeling helps diners easily identify healthy options and encourages vendors to adapt recipes that meet health-oriented criteria.

Posters and educational boards are placed in canteen areas to explain the meaning of each badge, promoting nutrition literacy among students.

Nutrition Badges and Sample Menus at Food Vendors

Health Promotion Pop-Up – “Order Less Sugar, Less Oil, Less Salt

3. Health Promotion – Encouraging the consumption of balanced meals, local produce, and reduced-fat or low-sugar alternatives.

Health and Nutrition Promotion Campaigns

The SWU Well-being Project, led by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the university’s student clubs, organizes periodic “Healthy Canteen Weeks” to raise awareness about healthy diets and sustainability.

Student Club and University Collaboration on Healthy Food Campaign