Healthier Campus Initiative

SUNY Cobleskill

2020 Progress Report

Year Committed: 2017

Length of Commitment: 3 years

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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

Implementation Date
April 2020
Reporting Date
June 2020

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

SUNY Cobleskill offers at least two healthier desserts and a variety of fresh fruit choices. Healthier dessert options are labeled with calories at the point of presentation.
Implementation Date
April 2020
Reporting Date
June 2020

Commitment 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

SUNY Cobleskill has developed the “Paws-itive Icon” healthy icon system to identify healthier foods and beverages at the point of presentation. The Paws-itive Icon identifies healthier food options with less than 500 calories per entrée, less than 15 grams of fat, less than 5 grams of saturated fat and items with more whole grain, high fiber, vitamins and minerals and less sodium and added sugar.
Implementation Date
April 2020
Reporting Date
June 2020

Commitment Element
Implement a comprehensive, strategic product placement/merchandizing program/policy within dining venues to encourage healthier food consumption.
Progress To Date

SUNY Cobleskill has developed a strategic product placement and merchandising program that includes new healthier options in prominent, convenient locations and additional signage identifying healthy choices at the point of purchase, point of presentation and at self-service and multi-option stations.
Implementation Date
April 2020
Reporting Date
June 2020

Commitment Element
a. Offer a minimum of three (3) types of fruits, three (3) types of vegetables, two (2) 100% whole grain products and no more than two (2) fried items on catering menus. OR b. Offer a healthier catering menu that only includes foods and beverages that meet healthier food and nutrition guidelines.
Progress To Date

SUNY Cobleskill offers a catering menu that features a range of healthier options including at least three types of fruit, three types vegetables, two 100% whole grain products and no more than two fried options.

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