* Drink To Your Health: Drink plenty of water, orange juice or skim milk instead of soda. This will boost the vitamin and mineral content of your meal.

* Toss the Sauce: Eliminate condiments, relishes, toppings, special sauces, dressings, and garnishes because they are high in fat, sodium, and calories.

* Sub that Grub: Substitute mustard for mayonnaise.

* Beware Portion Distortion: Practice portion control and resist the urge to "super size".

* Get Fruity: Carry a couple of pieces of fresh fruit in your backpack and enjoy them with your meal instead of fries.

* Way to go, Tomato: Instead of sauce, give your sandwich a healthy juicy taste by adding tomatoes (which are fat-free and packed with immune-building vitamin C).

* Blot A Lot: Cut down on the fat by blotting your French fries, pizza slice, or hamburger meat with a napkin before you eat it. Blotting your pizza can save as much as 80 fat calories!

* Don't be Cheesy: Think about how your food will be cooked. Chicken and fish can be good choices-but ONLY if they grilled or broiled, NOT breaded or deep-fried. Instead of cheese opt for lettuce, tomato and onion; taking off one slice of cheese will subtract about 100 calories.

* Veg Out: Top your pizza with vegetables instead of meat.

* Toss Out Your Hunger: Order a tossed salad and enjoy it before the main meal to curb your appetite.

* Go the Extra Mile: Ask for extra veggies with your stuffed pita sandwiches.

* Dare to Share: Share a sandwich with a friend (but make sure the sandwich is a healthy one!)

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