Food Service Guidelines are baseline standards aimed at increasing accessibility of healthy, nutritious, and affordable food options. By implementing guidelines, a culture of wellness is established and healthy choices become easier. Food service guidelines can be established in worksites, hospitals, food pantries, community-based organizations, and more!
Steps for Creating Healthy Food Environment:
- Identify and engage stakeholders
- Assess site and develop action plan
- Develop and adopt policy
- Implement and communicate changes
- Monitor and evaluate
Examples of Food Service Guideline Updates:
- Switch to whole grains
- Offer fresh fruits and vegetables
- Provide plant-based protein options
- Reduce sodium in premade food
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Devin Link, MPH, MA
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