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Do You Qualify?
It is easy to qualify for the Eat Smart! program. In fact, you may already be meeting the standards by providing your patrons with healthier food choices and a healthy eating environment. There are three basic standards that you must meet to join the Eat Smart! program and take advantage of its many benefits.
- NUTRITION
Your establishment must provide a variety of healthy food choices on its menu as outlined by the Nutrition Standard. As well, you must be able to satisfy customer requests for healthier food substitutions. - FOOD SAFETY
Your establishment must have an excellent track record of inspection reports with Public Health for at least 12 months, as well as have at least one full-time kitchen employee certified in safe food handling. - 100% SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT
Your establishment must be in compliance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2005) and not sell any tobacco or tobacco products.
Join us in this exciting program and help spread the Eat Smart! message across Ontario!
Research has shown that when your customers are choosing a restaurant, they value high standards in healthy choices and a healthy environment.
The School Program reinforces healthy eating messages taught in the classroom and supports healthy environments in the school setting.
Your participation in the Eat Smart! program will promote your workplace as a health-conscious organization.
Currently in pilot test phase, this new component of the Eat Smart! program will launch province-wide in the fall of 2008. Stay tuned for more details.
did you know?
Eat Smart! uses research, resources, expertise and experience from health units, community partners, restaurants and consumers across the province. Eat Smart! supports the adoption of healthy lifestyle choices and safe food handling techniques
