Students at Sneads High School had a choice of a fish sandwich, cheese grits, burgers or pizza during lunch Wednesday.

But that's not all.

"We started back in August with putting on our menus, fresh fruits and vegetables everyday,” said Jack Noonan, Food Services Director. “At lunchtime, we offer a fresh salad everyday."

There's also canned fruit and a choice of orange juice or milk, and it’s all for just $2.

While the fish sandwich was popular Wednesday, students' choices may soon increase and become even healthier.

"We've contacted a local co-op here for fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown locally and delivered locally,” said Noonan. “We've signed on with them and hopefully we're going to be getting delivery very soon."

The food changes are part of the "eat smart, live smart, be smart" program from food service provider, Sodexho.

The menu overhaul will focus on portion sizes and will be based on a standard daily recommended calorie, fat, cholesterol and sodium intake.

The goal is to reduce childhood and teenage obesity.

Despite the menu chances, Noonan believes there are other factors contributing to the problem.

"It has to do with more of the Playstation and Xboxes and just the fact that children like to sit and watch television and they don't like to get out of the house like older folks did when they were younger."

School board members say they're also addressing that concern by providing more physical education programs.

For more information on obesity, you can log onto the centers for disease control website at www.cdc.com.