The educational components of the Healthy for Life program allow educators, administrators, parents and guardians to aid children in taking small steps each day to develop good health habits. These practical tools include a "Wellness Education Center" located in the school's main office featuring monthly nutrition tips, "Ask the Dietitian" and other informational resources for parents. Healthy menu messages and icons, posters and other materials highlight nutrition and wellness messages for students, including "Understanding Serving Sizes" and "What is a Healthy Diet."

Healthy for Life is enhanced by ARAMARK's vibrant, age-specific dining environments: Cool*Caf?„? features a fruit and vegetable bar and faster service lines for elementary students; 12-Spot is a high-energy caf?© designed specifically for tweens in middle schools; and U.B.U. Lounge offers high school students a chance to relax on couches and listen to music, while refueling with a nutritious meal. ARAMARK also offers a fruit and vegetable of the month program to introduce students of all ages to seasonal produce.

Healthy for Life is another example of ARAMARK's ongoing commitment to health and wellness which includes educating and encouraging people of all ages to adopt healthier eating practices and more active lifestyles to help in the fight against obesity and other diseases.

ARAMARK offers healthy food and beverage options to address nutrition and dietary priorities; promotes nutrition awareness through education and outreach programs; conducts research around food, nutrition and health trends; and partners with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) to positively impact public health. As one of America's largest employers of dietitians, ARAMARK is the only professional services company to become an ADA Partner.

SOURCE ARAMARK Education