100th FSS operations launch standardized nutrition program

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RAF MILDENHALL, England --  "RAFM, Healthy & Fit For Life" is a newly launched 100th Force Support Squadron education and awareness campaign designed to promote nutrition and healthy eating choices provided by 100th FSS food operations.

The base-wide initiative is the vision of Col. Chad Manske, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, whose goal is to "incorporate standardized labeling and calorie counts" into all FSS food operations.The program launched in May as a part of National Fitness Month and 100th FSS Fitness Center activities.

RAF Mildenhall Fitness Centers are essential program partners to help promote the balance between personal health, nutrition, and fitness, which are key elements of the program objective to build a healthier and more fit Air Force for life.

"This is a 100th FSS quality of life initiative to assist Airmen, families, and the Team Mildenhall community to meet their personal health and fitness goals by incorporating nutritional information and education materials throughout all FSS food service operations," said Maj. Kenneth Dewlen, 100th FSS commander.

Soon, customers will be able to look for a green check mark to identify healthy choices on FSS dining menus.

A complete menu redesign, including nutrition labeling, and complete calorie, cholesterol, fat, and sodium content of each menu item, will become standard displays at dining facilities and FSS food operations.

Customers of the dining facilities can also look for the "Nutrition, Performance, Readiness" pyramid alongside the campaign logo. The program is the first in USAFE and has the potential to be adopted Air Force-wide.

Look for the RAFM, Healthy & Fit For Life logo at the following 100th FSS facilities and services:

The Bowling Center food area; The Galaxy Club, consisting of American Roadhouse Grill, New York Pizza & The Galaxy Deli (NYPD), and The Galaxy Room restaurant; the Dining Facilities consisting of Gateway Dining Facility and Hardstand Café; Middleton Hall consisting of The Tudor Bar; and the Bob Hope Community Center consisting of the Daily Grind Café.

Program education and awareness materials can be found at the following 100th FSS services locations:

Airman & Family Readiness Center, North Side Fitness Center, Hardstand Fitness Center, Gateway Lodging, Child Development Center, Youth Programs, and the Professional Development Center.

For additional information contact the 100 FSS Marketing Department at DSN 238-4371 or commercial 01638-54-4371.