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Eat Smart! Standards

In order for a cafeteria to qualify for an Eat Smart! award, it must meet all of the following criteria:

Nutrition:

Section A: The following items must be offered "on the menu"

At least 2 grain products
   (whole grain and/or low fat)

*  4 choices of vegetables & fruit

*  1 meat or alternate prepared
    low-fat

*  1 lower-fat dessert (if offered)

*  Low-fat milk available 

*  Milk or 100% fruit juice with
    children’s meals (if offered)



Section B: The following items must be available upon request

Milk instead of cream

* On-the-side: gravies, sauces,
   dressings, butter, sour cream, mayo

*  A substitute for french fries if 
   served as part of an entree

*  Low-calorie salad dressing

*  Fat/skin removed from meat and
    poultry

*  Information on recipe available

*  Menu for "smaller appetites"

Food safety:

*  Compliance with Ontario Food
    Premises Regulation 562/90

*  Minimum of one full-time kitchen
    employee as a certified Safe Food
    Handler

*  Willing to share inspection report
    with customer upon request

Smoke-free seating:

*  100% non-smoking seating

Non-smoking sign

 

Last Updated: 5/13/2011

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