Wellness Forum

Policy 1: Healthy Food Policies

[COMPANY NAME] is dedicated to providing a work environment that supports employee and workplace health. There is a general consensus today that certain dietary factors are associated with the prevention of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. We believe it is important to provide employees with healthy food choices that support their efforts to prevent disease and attain optimum health.

Healthy Meetings

[COMPANY NAME] will provide food choices that are low in fat at company meetings and functions. At functions that offer a selective menu or buffet, one or more healthful entrees, side dishes or desserts will be served. When non-selective menu is served, healthful selections will be offered.

Healthy Vending Machines and Carts

Vending machines will offer a variety of snack foods. 30% of the items will be healthful alternatives that are low sugar, trans fat free, and low fat food options. Drink machines will provide fruit juices, as well as sugar-free and caffeine-free soda selections. Decaffeinated coffee will be available as an alternative in the coffee area. Fresh fruit will be made available in the lunchroom.

Healthy Menus

Menus for dining rooms/cafeterias shall be consistent with the latest guidelines recommended by leading health organizations. Healthy menu items shall contain no more than 1/3 of the recommended daily nutrition of calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Healthy menu items will also include an emphasis on fruits and vegetables.

A symbol such as will be used on a menu to indicate dishes that provide at least 1 serving of fruit or vegetables (approximately ½ cup) for side dishes, appetizers and desserts and 2 servings for entrées (approximately 1 cup).