The document outlines plans by the YMCA of Greater Toledo to implement healthier options and provide nutritional education. It discusses replacing current vending options that do not meet "Better Choice" criteria of less than 6g fat, 2g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 30g carbs and 200 calories per item. It also describes launching a wellness initiative in November across YMCA locations to introduce samples and information on nutrition, exercise and reading food labels. Physical activity and healthy snack guidelines for the YMCA Kids Express summer program are additionally noted.

1. Ellen Hashiguchi

2. St. Mark Lutheran Church
611 Woodville Street
Toledo, OH 43605
YMCA of Greater Toledo
1500 N. Superior St.
Toledo, OH 43604
 YMCA Kids Express
Summer Food Program
June 2012-August 2012
 Tracy Wise, Child
Development Director
 Jennifer Conley, YMCA Food
Program
 Department of Healthy
Living
August 2012-October 2012
 Sarah Bucher, Director of
Healthy Living
St. Mark Lutheran Church

3. 1. Apply proper food safety principles
2. Serve lunch within the guidelines of MyPlate
3. Design daily physical activities for Toledo-area
children
4. Reduce energy-dense snacks within the YMCA
community
5. Supply nutritional tips to YMCA patrons

4. YMCA
AND JCC
OF GREATER
TOLEDO

5. The mission of the YMCA of Greater Toledo
is to put Christian principles into practice
through programs that build healthy spirit,
mind and body for all.

6. The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening
communities through youth development, healthy living and
social responsibility.

7. YMCA
KIDS
EXPRESS

8.  June 5th – August 17, 2012
 St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Toledo
 Children ages 2 – 18
 Free lunch
 Arts & crafts
 Physical activities

9.  Ages 2-18
 Hand washing
 Table washing
 Accept each food item
 No sugary drinks, potato chips, desserts

10.  Lunch served Monday-Friday at 12 p.m.
 Hand washing/hand sanitizer
 Plastic gloves
 Sanitize eating and serving areas
 Serve food within 45 minutes of delivery
 Calibrate food thermometer
◦ Milk: Below 40°F
◦ Hot Meals Served: 140°F
◦ Cold Food Served: Below 40°F

11.  Half the plate comprised of fruits and vegetables
 Fruit, grain, vegetable, protein, dairy
Lunch samples:
◦ BBQ Chicken, 1 cup of green beans, 1 medium apple,
chocolate milk
◦ Taco shells, shredded chicken, lettuce, cheese, sauce, 1
cup of peaches, chocolate milk

12.  30 minutes arts & crafts, physical fitness, and
science/reading
 Activities included:
◦ Basketball
◦ Sharks and Minnows
◦ Kickball
◦ Obstacle courses
 Discussed importance of hydration
◦ Water/bathroom breaks every rotation
◦ Taught 20 second hand washing techniques

14.  To wholly support the YMCA and JCC of
Greater Toledo’s values of physical, mental
and spiritual wellbeing by providing an
environment consisting of healthier snack
and beverage options.

15.  According to the CDC, more than 1/3 of adults in America are
obese [1].
 Approximately 17% of youth are obese [1].
 According to the 2011 Lucas County health assessment, 71% of
Lucas County adults were overweight or obese based on their
BMI [2].
 According to the 2011 Lucas County health assessment, 13% of
Lucas County adults have been diagnosed with diabetes [2].
 The USDA states that most of the foods and beverages
Americans consume contain calories from solid fats or added
sugars [3].
1. Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Kit BK. Prevalence of obesity in the United States, 2009–2010.
NCHS data brief [database on the Internet]. 2012 [cited 2012 Sep 6].;82 Available from:
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db82.pdf
2. Healthy Lucas County: Strategic Plan for Health Improvement-July 2012 through June
2015
3. United States Department of Agriculture. What are Empty Calories? [homepage on the
Internet]. 2012 [cited 2012 Sep 6]. Available from:
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/weight-management-calories/calories/empty-
calories.html

16. Better Choice Vending Criteria:
 LESS THAN 6 grams of fat per package
 LESS THAN 2 grams of saturated fat per package
 ZERO grams of trans fat
 LESS THAN 30 grams of carbohydrates per package
 LESS THAN 200 calories per package
 *Special criteria apply to nuts and seeds due to the
benefits of their high monounsaturated fat content.

17.  Objective: Stock 100% YMCA/JCC site with “Better Choice” options
 Strategy: Develop snack menu of “Better Choice” criteria:
◦ <6 grams of fat
◦ <2 grams of saturated fat
◦ 0 grams of trans fat
◦ <30 grams of carbohydrates
◦ <200 calories per package
 Tactics:
 Record the average caloric, carbohydrate, and fat content of snacks
 Remove 100% of all pastries and cookies
 Stock100% of the “Better Choice” options

18.  Objective: Provide materials on Nutrition Labels,
energy needs and energy output.
 Strategy: Develop handouts that give an overview
on how to read and understand Nutrition Labels.
 Tactics:
 Provide information of how to read nutrition facts
to YMCA employees and patrons
 Exercise and nutrition “table top tips”

19.  Objective: Publish a toolkit for the YMCA/JCC sites that provides
the step-by-step process of incorporating better choice vending
machine options.
 Strategy: Develop, record and apply a strategic plan for healthier
vending machine and education options within the YMCA/JCC
community.
 Tactics:
 Documentation of before and after
 Design “Better Choice” menus for each YMCA/JCC site
 Order items from AVI and have the vendor stock each YMCA/JCC
vending machine within the standards of the “Better Choice”
criteria
 Post the YMCA/JCC “table top” health hints every month in each
site

21. Number of
Vending Machine
Average Calories
out of 26 snack
items
Average Fat out
of 26 snack items
Average
Saturated Fat out
of 26 snack items
Average
Carbohydrate out
of 26 snack items
1 AVI
1 Gatorade
1 Tropicana
255 calories 26 grams of fat 4 grams of
unsaturated fat
32 grams of
carbohydrates
Summit YMCA
Current Vending Machines
Number of
Vending Machine
Average Calories
out of 22 snack
items
Average Fat out
of 22 snack items
Average Saturated
Fat out of 22
snack items
Average
Carbohydrate out
of 22 snack items
1 BC Vending
1 Pepsi
1 Aquafina
280 calories 16.4 grams of fat 3.5 grams of
unsaturated fat
29.5 grams of
carbohydrates
Wayman Palmer YMCA

22. 10 grams of fat
1 gram of saturated fat
2 grams of fat
0 grams of saturated fat

23. An atmosphere that supports healthier habits and behaviors

24.  Launch November 5, 2012
 AVI wellness team
 Introduce healthy eating, nutrition and exercise
 Free samples and giveaways

25. NOVEMBER 2012
5: Fort Meigs YMCA Center for Health
13415 Eckel Junction Rd.
Perrysburg, OH 43551
12: Wolf Creek YMCA
2100 S. Holland-Sylvania Rd.
Maumee, OH 43537
19: Summit YMCA
306 Bush Street
26: West Toledo YMCA
2110 Tremainsville Rd.
Toledo, OH 43613
DECEMBER 2012
3: Sylvania YMCA/JCC
6465 Sylvania Ave.
Sylvania, OH 43560
10: Francis Family YMCA

27. ONE 20-OUNCE BOTTLE OF SODA
CONTAINS 17 TEASPOONS OF
SUGAR, WATER CONTAINS ZERO
ONE20-OUNCEBOTTLEOFSODA
CONTAINS17TEASPOONSOF
SUGAR,WATERCONTAINSZERO

28. MEASURESERVINGSIZETO
PORTIONSIZE,TWICETHE
SERVINGSIZE,TWICETHE
CALORIES
MEASURE SERVING SIZE TO
PORTION SIZE, TWICE THE
SERVING SIZE, TWICE THE
CALORIES

29. BETTER CHOICE VENDING:
REGULAR LAYS HAVE 7 MORE
GRAMS OF FAT THAN BAKED!
LAYS
BETTERCHOICEVENDING:
REGULARLAYSHAVE7MORE
GRAMSOFFATTHANBAKED!
LAYS