Certified Healthy Resources - Quick Element List Restaurant 6-23-14 CK 3

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Restaurant Element Resource List

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1. Our restaurant is smoke free
2. Our restaurant (Check all that apply)

Has a symbol on the menu to indicate healthier items http://www.fda.gov/food/ingredientspackaginglabeling/labelingnutrition/default.htm

Has a specified section on the menu for healthier items
http://www.webmd.com/diet/eat-this-not-that
http://eatthis.menshealth.com/home

Has reduced portion options on the menu
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/weight-management-calories/weight-
management/better-choices/decrease-portions.html

Allows adults to order off the kids menu http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/portion_size.html

Serves gravies, sauces, dressings on the side upon
request
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/healthy-eating-tips/tips-for-eating-out.html

Does not use artificial trans fat in food preparation
http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/fat/transfat.html
http://www.cspinet.org/transfat/

Has menu option for specialty diets (e.g. vegetarian,
vegan, gluten-free, etc)

Clearly displays food allergen information on the menu
(e.g. peanut, shellfish, soy, dairy, etc.)
http://www.foodallergy.org/laws-and-regulations
http://www.foodallergy.org/advocacy/restaurants
http://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregulation/guidancedocumentsregulatoryinformation/
allergens/ucm106890.htm
3. Our regular menu offers (Check all that apply)

2 or more whole grain products (e.g., brown rice, whole
wheat pasta/breads, etc)
http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2009/Local-Government-Actions-to-Prevent-Childhood-
Obesity/Action-Steps-Local-Government-Actions-to-Prevent-Childhood-Obesity.aspx
2 or more servings of non-fried vegetables
2 or more servings of fruit without added sugar

3 or more beverages without added sugar (e.g.,
unsweetened tea, low fat milk, 100% juice, etc, excluding
water)

* 1 or more lean protein options (prepared using grilling,
steaming, broiling, roasting, baking, poaching)

2 or more low fat dairy products (e.g., low fat cheese,
yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, etc, excluding fluid
The purpose of the Community Element Resources list is to provide assistance and resources that will help restaurants meet the elements listed within each criterion. The resources listed
below provide methods in which a restaurant can implement the specific elements within their restaurant. If you need additional help regarding how to implement the criteria or the
resources listed please contact the Oklahoma State Department of Health Center for the Advancement of Wellness Places of Entertainment Wellness Systems Coordinator at 405-271-
3619
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milk)
1 or more low calorie or sugar free dessert choices
4. Our childrens menu offers (Check all that apply)
Not applicable (We do not have a children's menu)
1 or more whole grain products
1 or more servings of non fried vegetables
1 or more servings of fruit without added sugar

2 or more beverages without added sugar (e.g., low fat
milk, 100% juice, unsweetened tea, etc, excluding water)

1 or more lean protein options (prepare d using grilling,
steaming, broiling, roasting, baking, poaching)

1 or more low fat dairy products (low fat cheese, yogurt,
cottage cheese, sour cream, etc, excluding fluid milk)
1 or more lower calorie or sugar free dessert choices
5. Nutrition information is available (Check all that apply)
On the menu
At the restaurant, but somewhere other than the menu
Online
6. At no extra cost to customer, upon request, our restaurant provides
(Check all that apply)

A healthier substitute for French fries if served as part of an
entre (vegetable sticks, fruit, salad, baked potato or other
healthier alternative)
Oil & vinegar, or calorie reduced salad dressings
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Option to share entre
7. Our restaurant purchases locally grown food (e.g., fruits, vegetables,
lean proteins, etc) to enhance the health value of the dishes on our
menu (Check all that apply)

Every order
Frequently (more than 50% of the time)
Sometimes (less than 50% of the time)
8. Our restaurant promotes healthy menu options via media outlets
(Check all that apply)

Always
Frequently (more than 50% of the time)
Sometimes (less than 50% of the time)
9. Our restaurant provides employee wellness opportunities by (Check
all that apply)

Offering health insurance to staff

Allowing breaks for employees who spend long periods of
time on their feet

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