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Staff refers to recreation staff attending meetings and events in the work setting. A healthy staff is a more productive staff; improving the health of staff is a worthy goal for any workplace. But also, many of a recreation facility’s patrons are children. And children learn from observing the adults around them. Recreation staff members are important role models for healthy living.

Action: Discuss your healthy choice criteria with food providers

  • Review with them the Eat Smart Meet Smart guidelines
  • Consider the following during your discussion:
    • Food and beverages served;
    • Portion sizes;
    • Pricing and affordability of Healthy Choice foods;
    • Promotion and advertising of Healthy Choices; and
    • The importance of leading by example.

Action: Raise awareness of Healthy Choices among staff

At meetings or events where food isn’t served:

  • Encourage staff to bring healthy snacks, lunches and drinks.
  • If staff members bring “treats” to share, ask them to bring healthier selections, or non-food items.

Host workshops for staff to learn more about the initiative and the importance of promoting healthy eating in recreation facilities. Some useful resource include:

  • What is Healthy Eating?
  • Canada’s Food Guide
  • Food Labelling
  • Understanding Nutrition Fact Labels (PDF)
  • Understanding Ingredient Labels (PDF)

Action: Follow up

  • Ensure staff and food providers continue to encourage healthy role modeling.

 

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  • Food Environment Framework
  • Steps for offering Healthy Choices
    • Step 1: Perform a Facility Assessment and Audit
      • Vending Audit Step 1
      • Vending Audit Step 2
      • Vending Audit Step 3
      • Vending Audit Step 4
    • Step 2: Present Assessment results and set your healthy choices goals
      • Developing a Healthy Choices Policy
    • Step 3: Create a Plan for Change
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      • Food Security
      • Education & Awareness
    • Step 4: Offer and Promote Healthy Choices
    • Step 5: Evaluation and Monitoring
  • Marketing to Children Awareness
  • Healthy Choices Promotional Material
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