My daughter is a HS basketball athlete, she has set her sights on a college scholarship and becoming a professional athlete. I have worked in small schools and prepared food and understand the struggle all around. There is no getting around what the government mandates for a "healthy" menu or what most kids are willing to eat. I bought a book PALEO FOR TEENS and my daughter actually read it and keeps it on her bookshelf. I try to keep her going for the long days with fruit and nut bars, US Wellness beef sticks (expensive but so good), avocados, and eggs. She understands the need to eat right to fuel her body, but it's a struggle. Her coach rewards them with sweet treats, makes me crazy!