Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Healthy Food Choices for Community Recreation Facilities Committee Assiniboine Regional Health Authority Maxine Meadows, RD Kim Smith, RD Sandra Smith, RD Brandon Regional Health Authority Susin Cadman, RD Manitoba Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport Kris Doull Westman Recreation Practitioners Association Bonnie Michaudville Linda Yablonski

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Workshop outline Introduction and background Section 2: Tips, Tasting, Evaluating Real life story Section 3-6: highlights Taking steps to implement Q & A Wrap up

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices In 2005 the release of the ‘Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures – Task Force Report’ offered 47 recommendations on how to help children and young people enjoy the best possible health now and into their adult lives. ‘Move to Healthy Choices’ builds on recent efforts by schools across Manitoba to implement policies using the ‘Manitoba School Nutrition Handbook’. Background

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices The goal of this project is to provide awareness, education and make available resources to encourage nutritious food choices in recreation facilities where families live, learn and play.

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices A healthy eating environment reinforces and supports positive messages about nutrition, sports, performance and well-being. By offering nutritious foods in recreation facilities we encourage and create opportunities for people to make healthy choices.

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices The toolkit is aimed for: Arenas Curling Rinks Outdoor and indoor pools Outdoor sport facilities Youth centres Community centres Bowling alleys Special events

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Inside the toolkit… Section One – Introduction Section Two – Concessions, Canteens, Vending and Special Events Section Three – Choosing Nutritious Foods Section Four – Food Safety Section Five – Marketing Section Six – Additional Resources

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Section Two – Concessions, Canteens, Vending Machines and Special Events (pg 7)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Section Two – Concessions, Canteens, Vending Machines and Special Events (pg 7)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Planning Your New Menu (pg 8)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices 440 kcal Breaded Chicken Burger Salt: 0.5 tsp. Fibre: 3 g Fat: 4.5 tsp. Vegetables & Fruit = 0 Grain Products = 2 Milk & Alternatives = 0 Meat & Alternatives = 1

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Breaded Chicken Burger (pg 10)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices 360kcal Vegetables & Fruit = 0 Grain Products = 2 Milk & Alternatives = 0 Meat & Alternatives = 1 Grilled Chicken Burger Salt: 0.4 tsp. Fibre: 3 g Fat: 3 tsp.

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Grilled Chicken Burger (pg 9)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices 393 kcal Vegetables & Fruit = 1 Grain Products = 0 Milk & Alternatives = 0 Meat & Alternatives = 0 French Fries: large order (30-40 fries) Salt: 0.1 tsp. Fibre: 0 g Fat: 5 tsp.

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices French Fries (pg 10)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices 197 kcal Vegetables & Fruit = 0.5 Grain Products = 0 Milk & Alternatives = 0 Meat & Alternatives = 0 French Fries: small order (15-20 fries) Salt: 0.05 tsp. Fibre: 0 g Fat: 3 tsp.

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices 788 kcal Fibre: 5 g Vegetables & Fruit = 1/2 Grain Products = 0 Milk & Alternatives = 1 Meat & Alternatives = 1 Taco in a bag: regular size Fat: 11 tsp. Salt: 0.4 tsp.

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Taco in a bag (pg 9)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Taco in a bag: small portion 273 kcal Fibre: 2 g Vegetables & Fruit = 0.5 Grain Products = 0 Milk & Alternatives = 0 Meat & Alternatives = 0.5 Fat: 3 tsp. Salt: 0.2 tsp.

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Taco Salad: meal size 255 kcal Fbre: 4 g Vegetables & Fruit = 2 Grain Products = 0 Milk & Alternatives = ½ Meat & Alternatives = ½ Fat: 3 tsp. Salt: 0.3 tsp.

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Taco Salad (pg 9)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices More Canteen & Concession Ideas (pg 11) Fruit nachos (pg 12) Quesadilla (pg 12) Chicken Caesar Wrap (pg 12)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Label Reading: hot dogs & snacks (pg 14) Hot Dogs Fruit Snacks Popcorn Cookies and Crackers Granola Bars

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Label Reading (pg 24)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Hot Dogs (pg 10)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Fruit Snacks (pg 14)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Popcorn (pg 14)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Cookies and Crackers (pg 15)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Granola Bars and Cereal Bars (pg 15)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Label Reading: Beverages (pg 16) Juice and fruit beverages Flavored water Energy drink Sports Drinks

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Juice (pg 16)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Flavored Water (pg 16)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Energy Drinks (pg 16 and 22)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Sports Drinks (pg 16 and 22)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Breakfast banana split Smoothie Breakfast items for the canteen & concession (pg 17)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Bag Lunches (pg 18)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Tips for planning special events (pg 19)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Real life examples of canteens making the Move to healthy choices

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Section 3 – Choosing Nutritious Foods (pg 20)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Section 4 – Food Safety The Food Safety Connection Online Course Available through Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives: FoodSafe Certificate is available through Assiniboine Community College. It is a comprehensive course taught to ensure safe food operations.

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Section 5 - Marketing (pg 30)

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Fruit Nachos $2.50

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Authority to Make Changes?? Canteen Convener – volunteer Canteen Manager – paid position Facility Manager/Recreation Director Facility Boards/Recreation Commission Municipal Councils

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Accepting Change in your Facility Change in Menu may not always mean success Menu has to accepted by your customers

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Gather a Team Volunteer convener/staff Facility Manager/Recreation Director Board Members Coaches/Managers/Officials Councilors Local Restaurant Owner Community Nutritionists It’s important to educate the committee about the importance of making changes to the menu

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Where are we now? Inventory of what you offer as a menu Understand your limitations –Kitchen equipment –Kitchen space –Refrigeration space –Volunteers/staff

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Where do we want to go? Terms of Reference –Purpose –Outcomes –Committee’s task How far do we want to push change? How are we going to inform/educate our customers?

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices How are we doing? Report back to the board/council Keep records regarding sales and profits Continue to educate your customers

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Page 32 provides additional resources.

Supporting Healthy Food Choices in Recreation Facilities Move to Healthy Choices Questions?