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Millions of people attend conferences and conventions throughout the world every year and eat whatever is on the planned list for meals.
Unfortunately, a new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) found that there are very few “healthy” options in regards to menu options at these large hotel and convention centers.
Reviewing over 70 hotel properties in the 25 largest U.S. cities, CSPI found most options that were considered “healthy” were not based on specific nutrition criteria. In fact, some meals labeled as “healthy” included desserts or pastries, which are often high in fat, calories or sugars.
Fortunately, soft drinks were often in most hotels not included in the beverages included in conference or meeting catering options. On the other hand, desserts were almost universally included in both lunch and dinner options, salads included high-calorie dressings, and healthy hor d-oeuvres options were very limited.
Ensuring wellness of employees with healthy food and time for physical activity has been shown to help benefit not only the employee’s health but also help the company’s bottom line in various studies. In fact, a recent three-year study found that giving employees fitness trackers ensured a cost reduction for the company.
Workplace food environments—including meetings—should support healthy choices for all employees and members. To learn more about CSPI’s report and read it in full, click here.
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