Healthy Event Planning Checklists

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Provide a vegetarian meal as the default option. If a meat option is offered, participants must opt in.
Serve water/unsweetened teas the only beverage offered. Use pitchers over individual plastic bottles.
When selecting one of UC Davis Approved Caterers, inquire about substituting items for healthier options such as fruit instead of chips.
Seek items that meet Nourish guidelines.
Place fruit and vegetables at the beginning of the lunch line or in the front on the snack table.
Confirm any food allergies or special dietary requirements and make sure these are covered.
Avoid food waste and help with portion control by using 9" plates.
Request dressings and condiments be placed to the side for self-service.

Schedule move and stretch for 1-2 minutes, for every hour of seat time.
Select a couple of different stretches to do during the move break. Insert a slide into a PowerPoint deck for a reminder.
Try playing a Healthy UC Davis WakeBreak video! These instructor-led stretch videos range from 4 to 15 minutes.

Share an electronic agenda prior to the meeting.
During the first couple of minutes of the meeting invite participants to take a deep breath, lower their gaze and be silent. Schedule this in! Simply inhale for four seconds, hold it for seven seconds, and exhale for eight seconds.
Establish group norms to help attendees have clear expectations about how to engage in discussions.
Take a few moments to allow individuals to check-in by introducing questions such as, how are you?

Distribute all meeting materials electronically.
If you must provide handouts, use double-sided printing.
Use re-usable name tag holders and recycled paper.
If disposable is the only option for food service, make sure they are compostable and you've ordered collection bins.
Collection bins can be ordered through AggieFacilities, by emailing [email protected] or calling 530-752-1655

Select a theme for your event and make a list of healthy options for people to sign up to bring.
Serve water/unsweetened teas as the only beverage. Use pitchers and encourage reusable water bottles.
Avoid food waste and help with portion control by using 9 inch plates.
Double up on vegetables at the front of the food line. Include fruit as a dessert option.
Serve dressing and condiments be placed to the side for self-service.

Use online signup sheet.
Use reusables if possible. If disposable is the only option, make sure you have collection bins and signage.

Provide a vegetarian meal. If a meat option is offered, participants must opt in.
Confirm any food allergies or special dietary requirements and make sure these are covered.
Serve water/unsweetened teas as the only beverage. Use pitchers and encourage reusable water bottles.
Avoid food waste and help with portion control by using small plates.
Place vegetables and fruits in the front of the food line and whole fruit as a dessert option.
Request dressing and condiments be placed to the side for self-service.

Choose reusables for the catering order. If disposable is the only option, make sure you have collection bins and signage.
Encourage use of reusable water bottles.