1. OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Meeting Well Planning Healthy Meals for Meetings and Events COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY

2. 2 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Why Plan Healthy Meals? Energy Attentiveness

3. 3 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Why Plan Healthy Meals? Healthy employees: keep health care costs down. are more productive. take fewer sick days. feel better and live longer.

4. 4 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Tips for Planning Healthy Meals at Meetings: Breakfast Fresh fruit Skim or low-fat milk and yogurt Whole-grain toasts, mini bagels, or mini muffins

5. 5 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Tips for Planning Healthy Meals at Meetings: Breakfast Whole-grain cereals Fresh vegetables Egg dishes Dried fruit and nuts

6. 6 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION What’s wrong with this picture?

7. 7 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Tips for Planning Healthy Meals at Meetings: Catered Lunch/Dinner Fruit and vegetable platters Broth-based soups Turkey or bean chili Salads

8. 8 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Tips for Planning Healthy Meals at Meetings: Catered Lunch/Dinner Sandwich platters Lean meats, seafood, or tofu Whole grain pasta Vegetable pizza on a whole-grain crust

9. 9 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION What’s wrong with this picture?

10. 10 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Tips for Planning Healthy Meals at Meetings: Boxed Lunch Whole grain breads or wraps Lean protein like turkey, chicken or tofu Low-fat cheese

11. 11 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Tips for Planning Healthy Meals at Meetings: Breakfast Vegetable toppings Salad, soup, or fresh fruit side instead of chips Consider a salad boxed lunch

12. 12 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Tips for Planning Healthy Meals at Meetings: Desserts Fresh fruit salad or fruit platter Fruit sorbet Small cookies Small pieces of dark chocolate Angel food cake with fresh fruit

13. 13 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION What’s wrong with this picture?

14. 14 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Tips for Planning Healthy Meals at Meetings: Snacks Sliced fruits with low-fat yogurt dip or natural peanut butter Sliced vegetables with low-fat dip or hummus

15. 15 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Tips for Planning Healthy Meals at Meetings: Snacks Air-popped popcorn Small packages of dried fruit and trail mix Mixed nuts Low-fat cheese cubes or cottage cheese Whole-grain crackers

16. 16 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Tips for Planning Healthy Meals at Meetings: Beverages Water is your best choice! Seltzer/carbonated water Unsweetened iced tea

17. 17 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Tips for Planning Healthy Meals at Meetings: Beverages Regular or decaffeinated coffee or tea Low-fat or skim milk 100% fruit juices in single-serving containers

18. 18 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Provide Nutrition Information When possible, include the amount of:  Calories (kcal)  Saturated fat (g)  Sodium (mg)  Sugar (g) Table cards

19. 19 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION When Possible, Choose Local Supports our local community, economy and agriculture Can be less expensive Fresher and tastes better

20. 20 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION When Possible, Choose Local Ask the chef! Milk, cheese Meat In-season produce

21. 21 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Food Safety at Meetings Keep hot foods hot, and cold foods cold Discard perishable foods not kept at the right temperature

22. 22 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Food Safety at Meetings Wash hands People who are sick should never handle food or utensils Verify health permits

23. 23 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Tips for Office Potlucks Challenge co-workers to try healthier recipes Nutrition information cards

24. 24 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Tips for Office Potlucks Sign-up sheet Offer suggestions

25. 25 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Physical Activity Breaks For meetings longer than 1 hour, plan time for a 10-minute stretch break. Plan a walking meeting.

26. 26 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Physical Activity Breaks Incorporate physical activity into the agenda. Share ways to move more.

27. 27 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Healthy Meal Planning Checklist Are portion sizes reasonable? Are fruits and vegetables offered? Are low-fat protein foods available?

28. 28 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Healthy Meal Planning Checklist Are whole-grain choices available? Have all dietary needs and preferences been met, including providing a vegetarian option?

29. 29 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Healthy Meal Planning Checklist Is water offered as a beverage? If possible, was food sourced locally? Is nutrition information provided? Or tips for making healthier choices?

30. 30 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Healthy Meal Planning Checklist Is safe food handling practiced? Are enough breaks offered, with opportunities for physical activity?

31. 31 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Commit to healthy meals at your next meeting!

32. 32 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION References: Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Benefits of health promotion programs. Available from: cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/businesscase/benefits/productivity.ht ml Lin, B.-H., Guthrie, J. (2012). Nutritional Quality of Food Prepared at Home and Away From Home, 1977-2008. Economic Information Bulletin, 24. Ohio State University Extension. Food Safety. foodsafety.osu.edu/

33. 33 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION References: Ohio State University Extension. Healthy Eating at Meetings Guidelines. Available from: extensionhr.osu.edu/resources/meetings/meeting.htmextensionhr.osu.edu/resources/meetings/meeting.htm Ohio State University Extension. Local Foods. localfoods.osu.edu/localfoods.osu.edu/ U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. health.gov/DietaryGuidelineshealth.gov/DietaryGuidelines

34. 34 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Developed by: Bridgette Kidd, MPH, RD Program Specialist, Healthy People Family and Consumer Sciences Ohio State University Extension Edited by: Michelle Treber, MA, LD Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences Ohio State University Extension Lisa Barlage, MS Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences Ohio State University Extension Carol Smathers, MS, MPH Field Specialist, Youth Nutrition and Wellness Ohio State University Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences

35. 35 COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY UNIT ID HERE IN ALL CAPS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension; and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. For Deaf and Hard of Hearing, please contact Ohio State University Extension using your preferred communication (e-mail, relay services, or video relay services). Phone 1-800-750- 0750 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Inform the operator to dial 614-292-6181.