Healthy Meeting Toolkit

Healthy Meeting Toolkit- click image below for PDF or scroll down for text only

Make water the default beverage
- Plain, sparkling, or flavored. Infuse with fruits or herbs
Limit sugary drinks
- Consider unsweetened teas or coffee with low-fat milk

Include fruits and/or vegetables every time food is served
- Offer hummus with vegetables instead of creamy dressings
Prioritize whole grains and lean proteins
- ie: Whole-grain cereal or oatmeal for breakfast and whole-grain bread with turkey or chicken for lunch
Provide healthy desserts
- Including fresh fruit or yogurt parfaits
Consider dietary allergies and restrictions
- Clearly label all food items for ingredients and common allergies
Support individual choice and honoring hunger cues
- Offer buffet-style with options so it’s easier to make half the plate fruit and veggies depending on individual preferences
- USDA recommended portion sizes
  - Fruit: 2 cups/ day
  - Grains: 3-4 oz/day
  - Vegetables: 2.5-3 cups/day
  - Protein: 5-6 oz/day
  - Dairy: 2-3 cups/day

Add short movement breaks to long meetings
- Encourage stretching and standing to boost energy
- Walk-and-Talk pairs: break into pairs, walk for 5 minutes, then return and share insights
Suggest walking meetings
- For small group sizes, encourage walking discussions rather than sitting ones
Seated chair yoga
- Find a YouTube video to follow for 5 to 10 minutes
  - https://youtu.be/xRH1To_xyr8?si=MboNYk8su76LBSQv
  - https://youtu.be/zdPL3z6o6-E?si=d_6jqG9dnCOeP_GD