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 Introducing Chartwells’ NEW Balanced Choices Program

This component-based program provides a universal nutrition and wellness vision for all locations across North America.  It was developed by a task force of dietitians, operators, chefs and marketing communications experts and is directed by a Registered Dietitian to ensure program integrity while keeping it updated to reflect emerging nutrition and wellness trends.  We consider the importance of unique client needs when implementing this program, as it can be adapted to complement existing client / company wellness initiatives. 

The Balanced Choices program supports social responsibility and sustainable foods programs. 

The Balanced Choices Program Components include:
     

• "Food Choices” Menu Icon System informs customers of a variety of menu offerings that meet specific diet and nutrition criteria through colorful graphic labeling.
• “Our Food Philosophy” states our commitment to using the most nutritious products obtainable and healthiest cooking methods possible in our kitchens.
• Monthly Nutrigram features the latest tips and trends on balancing diet, nutrition, exercise and whole-person wellness.
• Fitness & Wellness Resources offer a constantly changing variety of interesting, colorful brochures on nutrition and wellness topics.
• Monthly Superfoods Celebration promotes functional foods that provide health benefits beyond standard nutrients in a trendy, fun and educational way!
• “Best Of Class” Training for our chefs and managers through Framingham State University’s Department of Nutrition and Johnson & Wales University’s Culinary Program.
• Alliances & Endorsements with well-respected associations, organizations and experts offering additional and ongoing support. Options To The Program include relationships with Atkins® or Weight Watchers®.

• TRAINING is the key to this great new program. We are committed to delivering accurate nutrition information about menu choices to our customers. Chefs and managers at each location must participate in an 8 - hour university monitored training program and pass examinations with 100% accuracy before the program is initiated at their location.

• We have invested in a full year of extensive recipe development to support our menu icon system. We understand that this program simply cannot “fit all.” Our healthy recipe database contains over 1000 fully-analyzed selections with an emphasis on flavors from all regions of the U.S

• And finally, Balanced Choices is not merely a slick marketing campaign. The true value presented to our clients and customers has been reviewed and endorsed by medical and wellness community associations, organizations and experts. These alliances and endorsements are promoted on our campaign boards and through our brochure offerings.

Food Quality and Nutrition Awareness
 Students’ awareness of nutrition and healthy eating is at an all time high. The need to focus on quality food and nutrition has become one of Chartwells’ mission moving forward.  Through our Eat. Learn. Live., Balanced Choices and Dine On Campus web site, we are not just saying that we are focusing on food quality and nutrition, we are actually showing it.  After all, a well-nourished student is much more likely to get better grades in school!  The following outlines our nutrition programs and how they will be implemented at Canisius College. 

EAT • LEARN • LIVE     (a mantra for a better life)

Nourishing students is not only our business; it’s our commitment to the community that we serve. These are just three simple words that communicate our single-minded commitment to provide the food and nutrition that fuels your students to succeed in their education, laying the foundation for a long, healthier life. 

EAT

We take feeding your students very seriously. Chartwells dishes out quality foods with menus customized for the Canisius College student and their nutritional needs.  Chartwells is pleased to announce the upcoming introduction of our new health, nutrition and wellness program called Balanced Choices. The students will be able to eat their own food choices that will fall under a variety of menu groups; Fit, Vegan, Vegetarian, and CarbControl,  and more.
                                                              
LEARN

Chartwells fuels hungry minds for success in education.  For without healthy, balanced choices to keep them energized, students can’t learn. Our initiatives also include stepping up nutrition education in our dining locations, learning about the community around us and gaining real world experiences through employment with Chartwells.  Chartwells understands that we have a responsibility to education and learning as part of our role as the dining service provider. 

LIVE

Living a successful life includes giving to others and being sensitive to the environment and community. Chartwells is fostering healthy communities by encouraging volunteerism among our associates by giving our time and resources to local and national efforts.

Project: Clean Plate “keeping hunger in mind” will be introduced to educate and challenge the students to reduce food waste and nurture the surrounding community

• 75% of our students don’t eat the suggested 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

• 78% of students will choose a high fat option over a low fat option

• 66% say they are “very health” conscious

• 40% of students consider themselves vegetarians.

•   TIME POVERTY causes changes in eating patterns 
 

26% eat 2 meals and 2 snacks

25% eat 3 meals and 2 snacks

The nutritional values found on this web site were provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and are for comparative purposes only. The foods offered on campus may not directly reflect the stated values of similar or like items.