Workplace Nutrition Advisory Workgroup

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Developing strategies, initiatives and tools to support Ontario workplaces, large and small. The group provides an opportunity to share information on current best practices and new developments in the area of workplace nutrition and health promotion.

Toolkit: Creating a Healthy Workplace Nutrition Environment

Assessment Tools

Healthy Eating in the Workplace Checklist (pdf)

Toolkit Sections

Table of Contents

Section 1: Management Support

Mission and Vision Statement

Addressing Work Related Stress

Management Encouragement

Being a Role Model

Management Following Policies

Addressing Weight Bias with Managers

Educating Managers

Encouraging Meal Breaks

Section 2: Committee Approach

Establishing a Committee that Addresses Wellness

Management Representation on the Committee

Organizing the Committee

Educating Committee Members

Sample Survey Questions

Creating a Work Plan

Evaluating Committee Actions and Activities

Effective Communication

Section 3: Food Donations

Workplace Food Donations

Section 4: Food Offered in the Workplace

Use of Food as an Incentive

Use of Food as a Reward

Food in Common Areas

Workplace Celebrations

Meetings and Events

Section 5: Education

Access to Registered Dietitians

Education on Weight Bias

Credible Healthy Eating Education for Employees

Factors that Influence Eating Habits

Taking the Focus Off Weight

Working with Health Promotion Organizations

Food Skills for Employees

Education for Family Members

Workplace Social Support

Section 6: Eating Area

Safe and Pleasant Eating Areas

Section 7: Equipment

Food Storage and Preparation Equipment

Section 8: Meal Breaks

Section 9: Food Sold in the Workplace

Fundraising for External Charitable Causes

Workplace Fundraisers

Vending Machines

Retail Settings

Section 10: Workplace Policy

Harassment Prevention

Workplace Celebrations

Meetings and Events

Vending Machines

Retail Settings

Workplace Resources

Comprehensive Workplace Health Promotion

Nutrition Standards for Workplaces

Call to Action: Creating a Healthy Workplace Nutrition Environment

Call to Action: Creating a Healthy Workplace Nutrition Environment - Report

Call to Action: Creating a Healthy Workplace Nutrition Environment - Key Messages

The Nine Essential Elements of a Healthy Workplace Nutrition Environment - Report

The Nine Essential Elements of a Healthy Workplace Nutrition Environment - Chart

Indicators of Success for the Nine Essential Elements - Chart

Process to Implement the Nine Essential Elements - Chart

Social Media

Workgroup Minutes

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Public Health Resources

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Forms and Documents

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Workplace Nutrition Advisory Group Terms of Reference

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