Healthy Options WA Policy

Food and drink outletsThe Healthy Options WA Policy applies to all food and drink outlets under control or management of the WA health system

Cafe

Cafes and coffee shops Cafeteria

All outlets must supply and display:

Only Green food and drinks can be promoted

Ward trolleys Vending machines

Snacks

For more information on the Healthy Options Guidelines for food and drink outlets go to:

www.healthyoptions.health.wa.gov.au

20

30

%

%

Red

Amber

No morethan

About

50%Green

At least

Green foodsare the healthiest choices, are low in saturated fat, added sugar and salt and should fill the menu

Amber foodshave some nutritional value but can contribute to excess energy intake and should be eaten in moderation

Red foodshave little or no nutritional value, can contribute to excess energy intake and should be eaten occasionally

Diet

The Healthy Options WA Policy uses a ‘traffic light’ system to classify food and drinks