University of Texas at Arlington
2019 Progress Report
Committed to meet 23 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
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Implementation Date
April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment Element
Offer on the menu a minimum of one (1) wellness meal at each breakfast, lunch and dinner meal (if served).Progress To Date
Insufficient data for verification.
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Implementation Date
April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment 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
The University of Texas, Arlington offers more than five fruits, five vegetables and two 100% whole grain options at both lunch and dinner.
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April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment Element
Offer only a total number of fried foods that does not exceed the total number of platforms available at breakfast, lunch, and dinner (if served) across all venues.Progress To Date
The University of Texas, Arlington offers fewer total fried foods than the total number of platforms available at breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Connection Cafe.
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April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment 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
No update provided.
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April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment Element
Label food and beverage items offered with calories per serving at the point of presentation OR Designate healthier food and beverage options using a healthy icon at the point of presentation.Progress To Date
No update provided.
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April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment Element
Offer a comparable plant-based food option at every platform serving meat.Progress To Date
No update provided.
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April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment Element
Implement a local food procurement program that increases procurement of local and sustainable foods.Progress To Date
The University of Texas, Arlington Dining Services employs a number of sustainable procurement practices including offering Humane Farm Animal Care certified cage-free shell eggs, rBGH-free milk and yogurt, Seafood Watch Certified fish, fair trade coffee and lower antibiotic poultry. Dining Services and its foodservice provider, Chartwells, have developed partnerships with farmers and local distributors in order to increase local procurement of seasonally available produce from within a 150-mile radius of the campus. Local partners and produce are also featured during Farm to Fork events at the Connections Café.
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Implementation Date
April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment Element
Offer tray-less dining in at least seventy-five percent (75%) of dining venues.Progress To Date
The University of Texas, Arlington adopted a trayless dining program at the Connections Café as a component of a campus-wide food waste reduction strategy.
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April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment Element
Make free water available in all dining, recreational and educational facilities.Progress To Date
No update provided.
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April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment Element
Make available Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) for personal nutrition assessments and counseling to all studentsProgress To Date
The University of Texas, Arlington's Department of Campus Recreation offers nutrition consultations that are available to students, Maverick Activity Center members and University faculty and staff at a reasonable rate. Nutrition consultations include an initial assessment with a registered, licensed dietitian as well as one required follow-up session. Additional sessions are available as needed; and as agreed upon by the client and dietitian. Nutrition counseling is available for the following: weight management, weight loss, weight gain, sports nutrition, wellness and preventive nutrition, eating disorders and disordered eating and basic nutrition education.
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April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment Element
Offer a bicycle share/rental program and/or a subsidized bicycle purchase program for all individuals on campus.Progress To Date
The University of Texas, Arlington Bike Share, Zagster, is open to all members of the public 18 years and older. Zagster offers three bike share rental stations on the University campus for convenient use.
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April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment Element
Provide, without a user fee, sixteen (16)-hour per day access to at least one (1) fitness or recreation center for all students.Progress To Date
The University of Texas, Arlington provides students with free access to the Maverick Activities Center for 16.3 hours per day, on average, each week.
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Implementation Date
April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment Element
Offer a minimum of forty (40) total: a. Diverse non-competitive group fitness opportunities during each academic year. AND b. Diverse competitive sports, intramural or informal recreation opportunities each academic year.Progress To Date
The University of Texas, Arlington offers a range of diverse competitive and non-competitive physical activity opportunities with at least 13 group fitness classes, nine intramural team sports, 12 intramural events or tournaments and 16 sports clubs available throughout the school year.
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April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment 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
Students, Campus Recreation members and guests have access to the Campus Recreation Fields Complex jogging trail Sunday-Thursday from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
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April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment Element
Make available certified personal trainers for all students.Progress To Date
The University of Texas, Arlington provides students with access to at least four certified personal trainers for individual and small group personal training sessions at a nominal fee. Certified fitness professionals design and coach clients through individualized exercise programming based on each client's specific health and fitness goals.
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April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment Element
Implement a program/policy that identifies students who may be 'food insecure' and provides options on campus.Progress To Date
The University of Texas, Arlington UTA Food Pantry provides students with the opportunity to receive a mixture of non-perishable foods to supplement their monthly food costs. Food pantry distributions occur every other Thursday and are open to any student, faculty or staff with a University I.D.
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April 2021Reporting Date
June 2019Commitment Element
Offer non-academic cooking skills classes that are available to students and incorporate fruits and vegetables.Progress To Date
The University of Texas, Arlington's Teaching Kitchen is a platform allowing students to explore food, culinary and nutritional literacy that will positively impact food choices and experiences. Teaching Kitchen participants learn basic cooking techniques, chef best practices, and food preparation from the University's Executive Chef. All Teaching Kitchen classes are offered at no charge in the Connection Café in a classroom-style setting.
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