Table 1.

Recent Local and Industry Initiatives to Encourage Healthy Away-from-home Food Choices

Initiative
Colorado’s Smart Meals Voluntary recognition program for restaurant meals	▪Two servings or more of beans, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. May substitute one serving for a serving of low-fat or fat-free milk or equivalent milk product (only one serving for a side dish) ▪700 or fewer calories (300 calories for a side dish) ▪30 percent or less of total calories from fat or 23 grams or less of total fat (10 grams for a side dish) ▪10 percent or less of calories from saturated fat or 8 grams or less of saturated fat (3 grams for a side dish) ▪0.5 grams or fewer of trans fat (no added or artificial trans fat) ▪1,350 mg or fewer of sodium (650 mg for a side dish) ▪Participating restaurants are required to have at least two qualifying menu items
San Antonio’s “Por Vida” Initiative Voluntary recognition program for restaurant meals	≤700 Total Calories ≤ 23 g Total Fat ≤ 8 g Saturated Fat ≤ 0.5 g Trans-fat ≤750 mg Sodium No Fried Food
Watsonville Healthy Eating Options Ordinance City law specifying conditions of permit approval	Restaurant must have 6/19 point; 2 points for any of the following: At least four choices of fruits or vegetables prepared in a low fat way, Water free of charge, Meat, fish, poultry, or meat alternative with visible fat removed and prepared in a low fat way, Calorie information visible at the point of purchase or provide healthier option stickers on the menu 1 point for any: Fruits or vegetables as a substitute for less healthy side dishes such as fries, At least one fat free or low fat salad dressing, Skim or 1% milk, Whole grain bread instead of white bread, offer at least one healthier dessert option (fruit), At least one vegetarian dish not exceeding 500 calories, Butter, margarine, sour cream, salad dressing, or mayonnaise on the side or not at all, Smaller portions or half portion meals at a lower cost and allowing customers to split a meal, Training for staff members about knowing the menu thoroughly, including portion sizes, ingredients and preparation methods, Corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas, Whole beans instead of refried beans
San Francisco Nutritional Standards for Restaurant Food Sold Accompanied by Toys City law	≤600 Total Calories ≤ 35% Total Fat ≤ 10% Saturated Fat ≤ 0.5 g Trans-fat ≤640 mg Sodium ½ cup Fruit ¾ cup Vegetable No beverage with >35% calories from fat or >10% calories from caloric sweeteners