Guidelines for Healthy Choices at Yamhill County Health and Human Services Meetings and Events
When food and beverages are provided at Yamhill County Health and Human Services meetings and events, whether purchased from a caterer, local grocery store, or a big box store, it is requiredto include food and beverages that meet the followingnutrition guidelines.
Consider not offering food at mid-morning or mid-afternoon meetings or events
- Mid-morning and mid-afternoon food is not necessary
- Consider offering only water, coffee or tea
- If it is decided to provide food, offer only fruits, vegetables and/or other healthy foods
Meals and Snacks
- Serve healthy (small to moderate) portions or half portions
- Emphasize fruits and vegetables such as salads, whole fruit or fresh or cooked vegetables
- Emphasize whole grains when possible, includingbreads, pasta, muffins, granola bars, etc.
- Provide nonfat or low fat dairy products including yogurts, cheeses and milk
- When providing dressings, dips and toppings, select fat-free, low-fat, or low-calorie options
- Include lean protein such as skinless poultry, fish, beans, and tofu, eggs, nuts or seeds
- Remember to always include a vegetarian option
- Select food with no trans fat, and low in saturated fat, sodium and added sugar
- Choose food that is prepared by grilling, baking, or sautéing with healthy fats
- When providing desserts, offer small portion sizes and low-fat or low calorie options
Beverages
- Water should always be included, preferably served in bulk containers such as pitchers rather than individual bottles
- Other healthier beverage choices include:
- Non-caloric beverages such as coffee and/or tea
- Carbonated water or iced teas, flavored or unflavored, with no added sweeteners
- Nonfat or 1% milk or dairy-free alternative (soy, rice, lactaid)
- 100% fruit and vegetable juice, 6-8 ounces or less per serving
Sample Menu Options Following Healthy Meetings and Events Guidelines
Sample breakfast and lunch menus are for 10 people and do not include drinks.
SAMPLE BREAKFAST MENUS- Range in price from $15 to $30 (all prices are subject to change, please check with the vendor before ordering)
Guidelines adapted from UC Berkley’s and University of Minnesota’s Guidelines for Offering Healthy Foods at Meetings and Events
Sample Menu #1 (Safeway)
10 fat free/low fat yogurts- $4.50
12 oz bag of low-fat granola- $2.99
10 bananas- $2.50
1 bag of grapes- $6.00
Mini-bagels (12)-$4.49
8 oz nonfat/low-fat cream cheese- $2.29
Total: $22.77
Sample Menu #2 (Safeway)
Individual Oatmeal packets (2 boxes) $6.98
Mini-bagels (12)-$4.49
8 oz low-fat cream cheese- $2.29
Fruit Party Platter $12.99
Total: $26.75
Sample Menu #3 (Red Fox)
Platter of 12 mini pastries- $17.00
(mini-scones, coffee cake pieces, fruit galletes, ect.)
10 pieces whole fruit (bananas, pears, oranges)- $5.00 (from Harvest Fresh)
Total: $22.00
*With at least one day notice, Red Fox can make mini sized pastries upon request.
Sample Menu #4 (Harvest Fresh)
Small Bagel Tray or Pastry Platter-$24.95
(w/mini scones, mini muffins, ½ bagels, cream cheese)
10 pieces whole fruit- (bananas, pears, oranges)- $5.00
Total: $29.95
Sample Menu #5 (Roth’s)
Guidelines adapted from UC Berkley’s and University of Minnesota’s Guidelines for Offering Healthy Foods at Meetings and Events
Whole wheat English muffins (12)- $7.00
Low-fat cream cheese- $2.40
10 pieces whole fruit (apples, oranges, bananas) - $7.00
Red Grapes- $6.00
Total-22.40
Sample Menu #6 (Roth’s)
Guidelines adapted from UC Berkley’s and University of Minnesota’s Guidelines for Offering Healthy Foods at Meetings and Events
10 low or non-fat yogurts- $7.00
Granola- $6.00
Bananas- $3.00
Total- $16.00
Guidelines adapted from UC Berkley’s and University of Minnesota’s Guidelines for Offering Healthy Foods at Meetings and Events
SAMPLE LUNCH MENUS- Range in price from $50 to $75 (all prices are subject to change, please check with the vendor before ordering)
*Be sure to order whole wheat grains and provide a vegetarian option.
Sample Menu #1 (Harvest Fresh)
10 Small Boxed Lunches - $65.00
(halfsandwich, side salad and fruit or cookie)
Sample Menu #2 (Harvest Fresh)
Sandwich Tray-$29.75
(10 half sandwiches, pickles and tortilla chips)
Mixed Green Salad- $24.95
Total: $59.70
Sample Menu #3 (Pogy’s Subs)
Standard Party Platter- $34.95
Whole Fruit (estimate for 10 pieces)- $10.00
Total: $44.95
Sample Menu #4 (Red Fox)
10 Boxed lunches- -$75.00
(halfsandwich, cup of soup or side salad, and cookie)
Sample Menu #5 (Safeway)
Signature Café Sandwich Tray- $39.99
Veggie Party Platter or Fruit Tray- $9.99
Total: $49.98
Sample Menu #6 (Safeway)
Mediterranean Medley- $59.99
(wraps, vegetables, pita chips, hummus and cucumber feta dip)
1 bag of grapes- $6.00
Total: $65.99
Sample Lunch Menu #7 (Roth’s)
Hyeroller tray- $45.99
(slicedwraps with meat, cheese and lettuce)
Multi-grain baked chips (2 bags)- $6.58
Salsa- $3.59
10 whole apples- $5.00
Total: $61.16
Guidelines adapted from UC Berkley’s and University of Minnesota’s Guidelines for Offering Healthy Foods at Meetings and Events