Implementing the Healthy Nutrition Guidelines Amy Ellings, DOH HEAL Program Manager (presenter) Colleen Arceneaux, DOH Healthy Eating Coordinator
Executive Order 13-06 By July 1, 2014, all state executive agencies shall adopt and begin to implement a food and beverage service policy for employees. http://www.governor.wa.gov/office/execor ders/default.aspx
How did we get here?
DOH s Role Developed Healthy Nutrition Guidelines Food Procurement Workgroup Created Implementation Guide Formative Research to Inform the Guide Guide Available at www.doh.wa.gov/choosewell-livewell Provide Technical Assistance to Agencies
Implementation Partners Internal Department of Health Communications Team State agencies Health Care Authority-Washington Wellness Department of Services for the Blind Evergreen Vending
Healthy Nutrition Guidelines Increase availability of healthier food and beverage options Based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines Adapted from existing Guidelines Developed with partners in public and private sectors
Guiding Principles More fresh fruits and vegetables More whole grains Smaller portion sizes Healthy cooking techniques Less sodium Less processed foods
Guideline Areas The Guidelines apply to foods and beverages available through: Vending Meetings and events Cafeterias, cafes, and on-site retails Institutions
Vending 50% of options in vending machines need to meet at least the Healthier nutrition category. Trail mix without candy Baked chips Air popped or low-fat popcorn
Implementation Help Resources for Vending Example food and beverage items Product lists Information on how to read a nutrition label Example planogram: Where to put the healthier options so they sell better Choose Well Live Well marketing materials to promote the healthy choice
Meetings and Events Serve foods and beverages low in fat, sugar, and sodium Always serve fruit, vegetables, and water Plan meals appropriate for attendees cultural and dietary needs Small portion size Nicely-presented water Healthy refreshment with low-fat, lower sodium dip
Implementation Help Resources for Meetings and Events Sample menus and example meals Strategies to promote healthy eating Tips to choose low-sodium options, lower sodium cooking Healthy potluck sign-up sheet
Cafeterias, cafes, onsite retail Whole grain rich options Fresh fruits and vegetables Lean protein options Vegetarian choices Healthy cooking techniques, no more than one deep-fried option No trans fats or hydrogenated oils Low- and non-fat milk and milk products Free water Baked kale chips Tofu and vegetable stir fry
Implementation Help Resources for Cafeterias Step-by-step assessment tool Recommended foods and beverages Sample menus and example meals Strategies to promote healthy choices and increase sales at the same time Choose Well Live Well marketing materials Menu idea: Oatmeal bar with fruit and nut toppings
Institutions Standards for daily servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and proteins Preference to fresh and lean food options Low- and non-fat milk and milk products daily Zero- or low-calorie beverages, water available 100% and low-sodium fruit and vegetable juices 5 ½ oz. of protein daily 2 cups of fruit daily 2 ½ cups of vegetables daily
Implementation Help Resources for Institutions Step-by-step assessment tool Recommended foods and beverages Sample menus and example meals Recommended 3 cups of low-fat milk daily Example meal More spice, less salt
Instructions for agencies Visit www.doh.wa.gov/choosewell-livewell to: Review the Guidelines Adopt a healthy food and beverage policy that meets the Guidelines Complete the implementation plan checklist Use free campaign resources to promote healthy eating in your worksite
Work in Progress! Agencies currently developing policies Gray areas on-site retail, cafes not operated by DSB Vending guidelines difficult to implement No teeth Partnerships with very limited funding Sodium Reduction in Communities linkage
www.doh.wa.gov/choosewell-livewell choosewell-livewell@doh.wa.gov, or Colleen.Arceneaux@doh.wa.gov Presenter information: amy.ellings@doh.wa.gov, 360-236-3754