The Spotlight Program Shining the Light on Making Healthy Food Choices

Foods are labeled based on whether they are very healthy (green spotlight), somewhat healthy (yellow spotlight), or not very healthy (red spotlight).

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Green spotlight foods are a great way to add color to your plate. We encourage students to choose more green spotlight foods for healthy meals and snacks.

Yellow spotlight foods will most likely make up the bulk of a student’s diet. Supplementing yellow light choices with many green light choices should be encouraged.

Red light foods, are foods that are typically high in fat, calories, and sugar. The recommendation for these types of food is consuming only a few servings per week.

This program uses marketing and educational materials to convey a healthy eating message. Signs on the serving line include a green, yellow, or red dot next to the food item being served. Menus should be labeled with green, yellow, or red dots next to each of the daily choices. Additional posters and literature are available in the dining hall for educating the students and parents.

STOP! Think about eating less
SLOW DOWN. Balance with healthy green choices
GO! Eat all you want

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