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. 2025 Aug 5;17(15):2556. doi: 10.3390/nu17152556
FOOD POLICY
1. Is there a policy/guidance for inclusion of “healthy” foods and beverages in the store?
◯ Yes     ◯ No
2. Is there a policy/guidance for placement and promotion of healthier items?
◯ Yes     ◯ No
3. Is there a policy/guidance for use of a labeling identification program or procedure for labeling “healthier” items?
◯ Yes     ◯ No
4. Is there a local practice to promote price adjustments and discounts for “healthier” foods and beverages?
◯ Yes     ◯ No
FOOD AVAILABILITY
5. How many varieties of whole or pre-cut fresh fruit are available?
◯ 0    ◯ 1 –2    ◯ 3–4    ◯ ≥5
6. How many varieties of pre-cut, fresh vegetables are available?
◯ 0     ◯ 1–2     ◯ 3–4     ◯ ≥5
7. How many different options of low-fat yogurt with ≤30 g sugar/serving are available?
◯ 0     ◯ 1–2     ◯ 3–4     ◯ ≥5
8. How many options of dried fruit (no added sugar) and/or canned fruit (in its own juice or water) are available?
◯ 0     ◯ 1–2     ◯ 3–4     ◯ ≥5
9. How many additional healthier, grab-n-go protein snack options (tuna, chicken, hard boiled eggs, hummus, or peanut butter) are available?
◯ 0     ◯ 1     ◯ 2     ◯ ≥3
10. Are single serving/snack pack size (1–2 oz) available for varieties of chips, pretzels, etc.?
◯ Yes     ◯ No
11. Are whole grain cereal options, ≤10 g sugar, and ≤230 mg sodium/serving available?
◯ Yes     ◯ No
12. How many healthier frozen meal entrée options ≤500 cal and ≤600 mg of sodium are available?
◯ 0     ◯ 1–2     ◯ 3–4     ◯ ≥5     ◯ N/A
13. How many grab-n-go sandwich/wraps with a lean protein source/whole grain bread/wraps are available?
◯ 0     ◯ 1–2     ◯ 3–4     ◯ ≥5
14. How many grab-n-go salads, made with leafy greens and a lean protein, are available with no dressing added or dressing on the side?
◯ 0     ◯ 1–2     ◯ 3–4     ◯ ≥5
15. How many healthier hot food entrée or sandwich options (≤500 cal, ≤40% fat, 10% sat. fat), including breakfast sandwiches, are available?
◯ 0     ◯ 1–2     ◯ 3–4     ◯ ≥5
16. How many options of low fat (1%), nonfat milk, reduced fat choc. and other dairy alternative beverages are available?
◯ 0     ◯ 1     ◯ 2     ◯ ≥3
17. How many different options of 100% fruit and vegetable juice are available?
◯ 0     ◯ 1     ◯ 2     ◯ ≥3
18. How many healthy (≤25 cal/8 oz.) bottled beverage options are available?
Do not include milk, juice, or diet soft drinks. Healthy beverages are those that have <25% of calories from (natural) sugar and has no added caloric sugar (sucrose, HFCS, etc.)
◯ 0     ◯ 1–2     ◯ 3–4     ◯ ≥5     ◯ N/A
19. How many healthy (≤25 cal/8 oz.) fountain beverage options are available? This includes water, infused water, unsweetened ice tea etc.
Do not include milk, juice, or diet soft drinks. Healthy beverages are those that have <25% of calories from (natural) sugar and has no added caloric sugar (sucrose, HFCS, etc.)
◯ 0     ◯ 1–2     ◯ 3–4     ◯ ≥5     ◯ N/A
BEHAVIORAL DESIGN
20. Is there a grab-and-go area with healthy sandwich/wraps, salad, or snack options?
◯ Yes     ◯ No     ◯ N/A—no grab-n-go
21. Are there signs, banners, displays or posters encouraging healthy food, snacks, or drink choices?
◯ Yes     ◯ No
22. At the checkout counter, are there healthier options (fresh fruit, baked chips, trail mix) available?
◯ Yes     ◯ No
23. At the checkout counter, are healthier beverages available in the beverage cooler?
◯ Yes     ◯ No     ◯ N/A—no beverage cooler
24. Are healthier beverages positioned at eye-level in the cooler?
◯ Yes     ◯ No     ◯ N/A
25. Are low-fat dairy products placed at eye level in the cooler?
◯ Yes     ◯ No     ◯ N/A
26. Are endcap displays used for promotion of nutrition initiatives (Be-FIT, Better 4 U) and healthy eating ideas?
◯ Yes     ◯ No
27. Are healthy food icons, characters/displays used throughout the venue to identify healthier food choices?
◯ Yes     ◯ No     ◯ N/A
28. Are there discounts, or specials promoting healthy food choices?
For example: combo meals or coupons advertised at the pump
◯ Yes     ◯ No