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1. Catering Policy Template
[COMPANY NAME] is dedicated to providing
a work environment that supports employee and workplace
health. There is a general consensus among scientists
that certain dietary factors are associated with the
prevention of chronic diseases such as heart disease
and cancer.
In light of this consensus, [COMPANY
NAME] believes that through food service offered on
the premises, it is important to provide employees with
healthy food choices that support their efforts to prevent
disease and attain optimum health.
Therefore, [COMPANY NAME] will provide
fruit and vegetable food choices that are low in fat
at company meetings and functions. At functions which
offer a selective menu or buffet, one or more healthful
entrees, side dishes or desserts will be served [OPTION:
only healthful foods will be served]. When non-selective
menu is served, healthful selections will be offered
[OPTION: only healthful snacks will be offered].
The attached [5 A Day Recipe and Products
Promotable Criteria and the Food Service] Guidelines
for Healthy Menu Items can be used in menu planning.
Please contact your [WORKSITE WELLNESS COORDINATOR or
STATE 5 A DAY COORDINATOR, include name and phone number]
for further assistance.
From "Treatwell 5 A Day worksite
nutrition intervention", a 5 A Day research study
funded by the NCI. Additional credit: Dana-Farber Cancer
Institute, Grant Number: 5RO1CA59728
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2. The Empire National Bank of Clarksburg,
W.V.
Policy on Food Served at Empire's Worksites
I. Purpose
To provide an environment conducive to
and supportive of healthy eating habits for all Empire
associates.
II. Policy
The Bank has a commitment to provide
an environment that encourages healthy eating habits
among its associates. In worksites with vending areas:
Vending machines will offer a variety of snack foods,
including healthful alternatives. 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, and the cost will
be subsidized by Health Track whenever possible.
Whenever special events sponsored by
the Bank or by Health Track involve the serving of food,
consideration will be given to offering selections that
are consistent with healthy eating habits.
From The Empire National Bank
(Well Workplace Bronze (1991) and Well Workplace Gold
(1992)), member of the Wellness Council of West Virginia.
Reference: Healthy Wealthy and Wise, 1995, Wellness
Councils of America.
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3. Kearney Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic,
P.C.
Clinic-Provided Food Service
Kearney Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic,
P.C., is committed to the health and well-being of their
employees. In keeping with that goal, we will offer
decaffeinated beverages, diet beverages and non-fat
food items in the vending areas.
KOFC will also provide nutritious food
items on Wednesday for coffee breaks and whenever meals
are sponsored at Clinic expense. Foods generally acknowledged
as high-calorie, high-fat, low-nutrition choices will
not be provided for employee consumption at Clinic expense.
From Kearney Orthopedic & Fracture
Clinic, P.O., (Well Workplace Gold), member of the Wellness
Council of the Midlands.
Reference: Healthy Wealthy and Wise, 1995, Wellness
Councils of America.
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4. Provident Life and Accident Insurance
Company, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Food Service Policy
In order to contribute to the health
and well-being of employees. Provident Life and Accident
Insurance Company wishes to encourage the consumption
of healthful foods during the workday by providing the
following:
1) A "Treat Yourself Right" healthful
alternative lunch entree will be avail-able daily in
the cafeteria. The alternative entrees will be reported
for the upcoming week in the "Monday at Provident" newsletter.
Calorie figures will be reported if available.
2) Healthful food alternatives will be
available in machines located throughout the building.
From Provident Life and Accident
Insurance Company (Well Workplace Gold), member of the
Chattanooga Area Wellness Council.
Reference: Healthy Wealthy and Wise, 1995, Wellness
Councils of America.
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5. Valmont Industries, Inc., Valley,
Neb.
Food Services
As a company, Valmont recognizes the
importance of proper nutrition on people's work performance
and morale. The Food Services at the Valley site facility
exist to provide healthy food choices at reasonable
prices to employees on all shifts. Special emphasis
has been given to healthy eating decision as well as
considerations for those employees on restricted diets.
Valmont's cafeteria service, in cooperation
with Methodist Hospital of Omaha, offers specially identified
lunch and snack items that contain: less than 30% calories
from fat; less than 500 mg. sodium; and less than 120
mg. cholesterol.
These selections are approved by a dietician
and labeled "Heart Healthy." Ongoing guidance is provided
through monthly consultation with the outside dietician
in menu planning, nutritional evaluation of recipes
and promotion/education of the workforce.
The cafeteria employees actively participate
in annual planning to identify steps to improving the
service to Valmont employees. They also receive periodic
training in safe food handling practices to ensure compliance
to state health standards.
Valmont also provides vending services
to those employees who wish to utilize them. Vending
services providers are encouraged to take special needs
into consideration to ensure they satisfy access and
dietary requirements, including special needs of shift
workers. Periodic reviews of vending services are conducted
to deter-mine menu/product choices and to ensure acceptable
service. Hygiene and food safety requirements are set
for vending providers.
From Valmont Industries, Inc.,
(Well Workplace Gold), member of the Wellness Council
of the Midlands.
Reference: Healthy Wealthy and Wise, 1995, Wellness
Councils of America.
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