The University of Iowa Department of Public Health, in partnership with Frontier Family Restaurant in Washington, has made a concerted effort to make dining out a more healthy experience. The Frontier Restaurant, owned by Tam Nazli, is the focus of a pilot project that researchers hope to expand to other restaurants throughout Iowa.
      After two months of promoting healthier choices on the menu of the Frontier Restaurant at 112 North Iowa Avenue, the conclusion drawn by Eddie Erozan, manager, is that there hasn't been much change in the dining habits of customers.
      There always have been healthy options available to customers, such as low fat salad dressings, whole wheat or rye bread, grilled or baked rather than fried meat, fruit or vegetables as side items, and smaller portions of some foods. There have always been people who take advantage of healthy choices.
      
For the full story, see the Aug. 26 edition of The Washington Evening Journal