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AACHAC Nutrition and Fitness Policy 2012

African American Community Health Advisoty Committee Approved January 9, 2012

Purpose: AACHAC strives to promote health and wellness by being a role model for promoting healthy food and beverages at hosted programs, events, community and committee meetings.

Policy:
Healthy Beverages
 Beverages served at all AACHAC functions will be any
    of the following
o Water (with no additives) preferably in large pitchers, but can be bottled
o Dairy milk: non-fat, 1%, or 2% only (no flavored milk)
o Unsweetened plant derived (rice, soy, almond, hemp, etc.) milk
o Non-caloric (unsweetened) beverages such as coffee and tea
o 100% Fruit juices with no added sugars, artificial flavors or colors
    (limited to 10 ounces per container)
o Sweeteners in single serve packets in equal number for each type
    provided

Healthy Food
 Food served at committee meetings will meet the following
    guidelines:
o Lean cuts of meat that have been baked/broiled/boiled/grilled
o No deep fried itemso Salt-free seasonings in all foods
o No pastries o Low fat and low calorie salad dressings
o Whole grain sides (brown rice, whole wheat bread products)
o Vegetables prepared in a manner that avoids excessive use of oils
    or butter
o Whole or sliced fruits in place of desserts

 Food served at events that are held during non-meal hours
    will meet the following guidelines:
o Sliced/whole fruit or vegetables
o Low calorie/low fat dips
o Whole grain bread products (mini bagels, English muffins)
o Nuts (raw or roasted, unsalted)
o Low calorie yogurts
o No pastries or cookies

 Food served at events that are held during meal hours will
    meet the following guidelines:
o Whole grain breakfast cereals (i.e. oatmeal)
o Eggs prepared from whole eggs or egg substitutes
o Lean meats that have been baked/broiled/boiled/grilled
o No deep fried itemso Preference for sides that focuses on
    vegetables
o Low calorie/low fat desserts

 Food served at large events (i.e. Soul Stroll) will likely be
    packaged and will meet the following guidelines for offerings
    even if provided as donated items:
o Whole or sliced seasonal fruits
o Low fat/ low sugar granola bars
o Mini whole wheat/grain bagels
o Low fat /low sugar spreads
o Sandwiches prepared with low sodium meats and served on whole
    wheat breads
o Low calorie cheeses
o Vegetarian options for sandwiches
o No deep fried potato chips
o Low calorie yogurts
o Low fat/low calorie desserts

Purpose: AACHAC strives to promote health and wellness by being a role model for promoting physical activity at hosted programs, events, community and committee meetings.

Policy: Physical Activity

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