Organizing Healthy Mealsfor Meetings, Events &
Celebrations
NC HealthSmart Worksite Wellness
Examples…
Craven Community College
NC Division of Public Health
Healthy Meeting Guide
Available for free download athttp://www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com/resources/worksite.htm
Provides tips, guidelines and serving suggestions for foods and drinks served at
meetings, events and other activities
Healthy Meeting Guide
Healthy Worksite Food
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/pdf/Healthy_Worksite_Food.pdf
Guidelines for Healthy Meetings
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/prevent/docs/guidelines.pdf
Working with Caterers• Seek local businesses in the area • Do not hesitate to ask for what you want• Provide as many details as possible -
delivery date, location, time, head count and menu details
• Offer a vegetarian option
Working with Caterers• Ask for a side of fruit salad or
a small soup or baked chips
• Ask for 100% whole grain breads or wraps
• Request for dressings to be on side
• Order a small dessert, low-fat if available
• Offer bottled water, diet drinks or unsweetened drink options
Meeting Well – American Cancer Society
To search for your local ACS office: http://www.cancer.org/asp/search/mla/mla_global.asp?navToScreen=mla_0
