<p>We visited Bowdoin a few days ago, ate lunch there, and yes, the ranking is well-deserved. Which is a good thing, because Bowdoin is really in the middle of nowhere, and there aren’t many other options if you don’t like the dining halls. Not only is the food delicious and nutritious, but there is an attitude in the dining hall that I think encourages healthy eating habits. There aren’t many desserts, there is a wonderful salad bar, with great vegetarian options. Students there mostly seemed to look like they were more health-conscious as well. I get the feeling that the freshman 10 (or 15) is much less likely to happen here than at other colleges.</p>