Congratulations to your son! I remember you asking questions here months ago and it’s great that your son has some good opportunities for hockey in the states.
I agree with your meal plan comments. For athletes, things like high fructose corn syrup in condiments, for example, can get in the way of their training requirements. Sure, you can say, “eat healthy at the salad bar!” but that’s not always so simple.
Not being able to have meals that work for you can also be a problem for diabetics, those with allergies, students with sluggish metabolisms - any number of students. It’s a legitimate observation.