The educational components of the Healthy for Life program allow educators, administrators, parents and guardians to aid children in taking small steps each day to develop good health habits. These practical tools include a "Wellness Education Center" located in the school's main office featuring monthly nutrition tips, "Ask the Dietitian" and other informational resources for parents. Healthy menu messages and icons, posters and other materials highlight nutrition and wellness messages for students, including "Understanding Serving Sizes" and "What is a Healthy Diet."

Healthy for Life is enhanced by ARAMARK's vibrant, age-specific dining environments: Cool Caf?„? features a fruit and vegetable bar and faster service lines for elementary students; 12-Spot is a high-energy caf?© designed specifically for tweens in middle schools; and U.B.U. Lounge offers high school students a chance to relax on couches and listen to music, while refueling with a nutritious meal. ARAMARK also offers a fruit and vegetable of the month program to introduce students of all ages to seasonal produce.

Linda Sceurman, MS, RD, LDN and National Director of Nutrition and Menu Development and Michael Pursell, Associate Vice President of Marketing for ARAMARK Education presented the Student ViewPOINT research, the Healthy For Life?„? program and its impact on childhood nutrition at the ADA Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo during the ADA Spokesperson Briefing on Saturday, November 6th.

Source: ARAMARK Education