An increasing number of individuals are becoming more health conscious. The option of healthier alternatives is becoming increasingly available as can be seen with restaurants going from white breads to whole wheat. The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) also wants to be involved in the encouraging students to have a healthier lifestyle and make healthier choices. On the 22nd of October, the Nutritional Health Peer Program will be hosting an Eat Smart Celebration Fair to promote healthy eating.
What is Eat Smart?
Eat Smart is Ontario's Healthy Restaurant and Cafeteria Program. Toronto Public Health participates in this exclusive program with the Canadian Cancer Society (Ontario Division) and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, as provincial partners.
Restaurants and cafeterias that are "Eat Smart!" certified offer:
- A variety of healthier food choices, on the menu and an Eat Smart! special of the day
- exceptional standards in food safety including kitchen staff certified in safe food handling by Public Health
- 100% smoke-free seating
On Thursday October 22nd, the 2009 Eat Smart! Award of Excellence presentation will take place to celebrate the concerted effort and commitment of the Food Service Director of Aramark, Homer Jung for our H-Wing cafeteria, The Market Place. The Market Place now meets the Eat Smart! dietary requirements to offer the campus nutritionally healthier alternatives. The presentation is also intended to raise awareness and promote the new, healthier menu on campus. Multiple displays and events will be running throughout the day. The details are as follows:
- The Eat Smart! Celebration Fair will run from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Award ceremony 12:00 – 12:30 PM
- The Market Place will provide healthy snacks
- Nutritional Health Peer Educators will be providing information about Canada’s Food Guide, vegetarianism, the importance of breakfast, and food labeling
- Leave the Pack Behind will have displays and pamphlets about tobacco awareness and information and support to those interested in quitting
- Mental Wellness Peer Educators will have a display board on self-care and making healthy life-style choices
- PACE will be offering fitness assessments and information on health and exercise
- Athletics will be showcasing motivating fitness demonstrations!
Join us for a day of celebration of Eat Smart!
For more information about Eat Smart! visit their website at: http://www.eatsmartontario.ca/