The Desert Sierra Health Network supports access to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity.
Worksite Wellness Toolkit
Food & Physical Activity
Worksite Policies
For Food:
(If prepackaged and/or nutrition facts are available) |
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Have no more than 35% of calories from fat |
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Have no more than 10% of calories from saturated fat |
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Be no more than 35% sugar by weight |
Rationale: Improving nutrition and physical activity will help reduce the prevalence and costs of diet and physical inactivity related diseases, including heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and obesity and promote the overall health and well being of our employees.
Nutrition Policy
Foods and beverages purchased by agency funds, which are offered at meals or breaks, should provide variety, nutritional benefits, and healthy choices.
These choices include foods and beverages that have moderate or reduced levels of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugar and caffeine and higher levels of dietary fiber, in accordance with US dietary guidelines.
Foods provided at agency-sponsored events shall be prepared and served in accordance with safe food handling practices. (See reference attached)
Nutrition guidelines for events and meetings
Fifty percent of all foods and beverage choices available at events, meetings and other agency-supported activities should…
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Be low in total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol |
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Have low amounts of sugar and salt |
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Be higher in fiber and complex carbohydrates (whole grains, vegetables, fruits) |
| For Beverages: |
| Fifty percent of all beverages should include low-fat (1%) or nonfat milk, water or juice that is at least 50% fruit juice with no added sweeteners. |
Nutrition guidelines for vending machines
Fifty percent of all foods and beverages sold in vending machines should ... |
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Have no more than 35% of their calories from fat |
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Have no more than 10% of their calories from saturated fat |
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Be no more than 35% sugar by weight |
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50% of all beverages that may be sold should include low fat or nonfat milk, water or juice that is at least 50% fruit juice with no added sweeteners. |
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All beverages other than water should be sold in 12 ounce or less containers. |
Agencies, contractors, subcontractors, caterers and vendors receiving funds to purchase food shall be informed of the nutrition policy.
Health fairs and community events offering food and co-sponsored by the agency shall be informed of the nutrition policy and encouraged to offer healthy food options.
Physical Activity Policy
Employees are encouraged to be physically active during work daily.
Best Practices
Employees will have access to educational sessions/programs and resources on nutrition education, healthy eating and physical activity.
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