UK Dining Introduces Taking Your Health to Heart Program
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 29, 2016) — February is American Heart Month. University of Kentucky Dining is proud to introduce the Taking Your Health to Heart program.
The on-campus program reminds customers to choose menu selections in UK Dining residential dining halls that have the ‘Eat Well’ leaf sign. Eat Well selections are lower in calories, fat and sodium, and contain at least one full serving of nutritionally dense whole food such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and lean protein.
Also, beginning Feb. 1, the Fresh Food Company will have daily ‘Better4U’ specials during lunch and dinner Monday through Friday.
“Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure is responsible for one out of every three deaths," said Lauren McKnight-Ford, UK Dining registered dietitian nutritionist. "Maintaining a nutrient-dense diet is one of the most important habits for heart health. Our commitment is to enable and encourage the campus community to make healthy choices.”
The Taking your Health to Heart program is one component of the Healthy for Life 20 by 20 initiative that Aramark joined forces with the American Heart Association in August 2015 to improve diet and health of millions. To inspire customers to live a healthier life, consumers are encouraged to visit the American Heart Association’s website and take the My Life Check, Life’s Simple 7 quiz.
To take My Life Check, Life’s Simple 7 quiz and to get an easy, free, and confidential heart health score, visit www.heart.org/mylifecheck.
MEDIA CONTACT: Blair Hoover, 859-257-6398; blair.hoover@uky.edu