Creating Healthier Places

University of New Hampshire

2016 Progress Report

Year Committed: 2014

Length of Commitment: 3 years

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Committed to meet guidelines—developed by PHA in collaboration with some of the nation’s leading nutrition, physical activity and campus wellness experts—around nutrition, physical activity, and programming on campus.

Verified Results

Implementation Date
April 2017
Reporting Date
June 2016

Commitment Element
Offer on the menu a minimum of one (1) wellness meal at each breakfast, lunch and dinner meal (if served).
Progress To Date

University of New Hampshire offers on the menu 5 different wellness meal breakfast options and 8 different lunch/dinner wellness meal options. All meal offerings meet food and nutrition criteria provided by the Partnership for a Healthier America.
Implementation Date
April 2017
Reporting Date
June 2016

Commitment Element
Offer a minimum five (5) types of fruits, five (5) types of vegetables and two (2) 100% whole grain products at both lunch and dinner (if served).
Progress To Date

University of New Hampshire offers a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains at both lunch and dinner with at least 5 types of fruit and vegetables and 2 types of 100% whole grains options available.
Implementation Date
April 2017
Reporting Date
June 2016

Commitment Element
Offer and identify as healthier at point of presentation at least three (3) desserts at both lunch and dinner that have no more than 150 calories as served.
Progress To Date

University of New Hampshire offers and identifies at least 3 desserts at lunch and dinner with no more than 150 calories as served.
Implementation Date
April 2017
Reporting Date
June 2016

Commitment Element
Designate healthier food and beverage options using a healthy icon at the point of presentation.
Progress To Date

Foods and beverages in all 6 campus dining locations are labeled at the point of presentation using the Guiding Stars® healthy icon.
Implementation Date
April 2017
Reporting Date
June 2016

Commitment Element
Offer a plant-based food option at every platform serving meat.
Progress To Date

Lunch and dinner meals provide a plant-based option at every platform serving meat.
Implementation Date
April 2017
Reporting Date
June 2016

Commitment Element
Offer tray-less dining in at least seventy-five percent (75%) of dining venues.
Progress To Date

University of New Hampshire has implemented tray-less dining in 5 of 6 campus dining venues.
Implementation Date
April 2017
Reporting Date
June 2016

Commitment Element
Offer a healthier catering menu that only includes foods and beverages that meet healthier food and nutrition guidelines.
Progress To Date

University of New Hampshire’s Healthy Options catering menu offers a range of healthy entrees, salads, soup, sides and beverages that meet healthier food and nutrition guidelines.
Implementation Date
April 2017
Reporting Date
June 2016

Commitment Element
Offer, without a user fee, a minimum of one (1) monthly "how to" physical activity/ movement class that introduces students to new activities.
Progress To Date

A variety of free beginner classes are available, at least weekly, to introduce students to new physical activities.
Implementation Date
April 2017
Reporting Date
June 2016

Commitment Element
Provide at least one outdoor running/walking track that is open and available for use to individuals on campus and the community for at least three (3) hours per day.
Progress To Date

The University of New Hampshire’s Reggie Atkins Outdoor Track and Field Facility is available to students, staff, faculty and the community for a minimum of 3 hours per day.
Implementation Date
April 2017
Reporting Date
June 2016

Commitment Element
Implement an integrated, comprehensive wellness program for individuals on campus that is provided annually.
Progress To Date

Healthy UNH is an integrated, comprehensive wellness program that works collaboratively across the University of New Hampshire campuses to help improve the overall well-being of the campus community and to support individuals in making healthy lifestyle decisions with a focus on four key areas: physical activity, mental wellness, nutrition and healthcare consumerism.
Implementation Date
April 2017
Reporting Date
June 2016

Commitment Element
Offer a rewards-on-benefits structured program that gives insurance premium discounts and/or rebates to individuals on campus who participate in a wellness program designated by the health insurer or campus.
Progress To Date

Eligible faculty and staff who receive a biometric screening and complete an online health questionnaire will receive up to a $400 premium credit toward their annual medical plans costs.

Partner Statement

“The University of New Hampshire is thrilled to have made such swift progress on its work with the Partnership for a Healthier America. Just 3 of 23 guidelines remain as part of the Healthier Campus Initiative.”