This presentation is one that was created to present a research project done in my Business Communications course.

1. Healthy Meal Options for Employees Entertaining Clients at Restaurants Dalton Skiles, Shan Hua, Jessica Tormey

2. Overview Pinnacle Corporation Fitness Program One-year anniversary 5,347 pounds lost Change in employee needs Previous needs met by the fitness program Current needs unfulfilled Give employees healthy meal options and advice for eating in restaurants

3. Elements of Report Components of a healthy diet Benefits of healthy eating habits Restaurant selection Restaurant qualifications Healthy menu options Advice for healthy eating in restaurants Portion control Food preparation styles

4. Methodology Research collected from: University studies News outlets Health and wellness website Restaurant menus from: Jason’s Deli Il Vicino On the Border Panera Bread Red Lobster Romano’s Macaroni Grill

5. Components of a Healthy Diet Jessica Tormey

6. MyPyramid U.S. Department of Agriculture Redesigned from traditional pyramid Food groups have percentage of pyramid U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2005.

7. Components of the MyPyramid Diet Consume three to six ounces of grains Phytochemicals and antioxidants Eat two and a half cups of vegetables each day Vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants Limit fruit to two cups a day Cancer-fighting benefits, fiber, vitamins Fit in three cups of dairy a day Calcium and vitamin D Try to eat five and a half ounces of protein daily Protein and omega

8. No More Counting Calories Small steps Limit portions Reward yourself

9. Restaurant Selection Dalton Skiles

10. Restaurant Selection Criteria Appropriate atmosphere Public nutritional information Breakfast, lunch, or dinner Various menu options Variety of cuisines

11. Selected Restaurants Jason’s Deli Il Vicino On the Border Panera Bread Red Lobster Romano’s Macaroni Grill

12. Jason’s Deli Prompt service, wide selection Specialty sandwiches Soups Salads Wraps Jason’s Deli nutritional information 2010).

13. Il Vicino Contemporary decorations, warm and inviting atmosphere Pizza Salad Il Vicino nutritional information 2010).

14. On the Border Lively atmosphere, small healthy selection Enchiladas Tacos Tostadas On the Border nutritional information 2010).

15. Panera Bread Available for breakfast or lunch Bagels Sandwiches Salads Panera Bread nutritional information 2010).

16. Red Lobster Upper class seafood restaurant Fresh fish Red Lobster nutritional information 2010).

17. Romano’s Macaroni Grill Cozy Italian atmosphere, limited healthy selections Pasta Grilled chicken Grilled fish Romano’s Macaroni Grill nutritional information 2010).

18. Advice for Healthy Eating in Restaurants Shan Hua

19. Tips for Dining Out Watch out for sauces, dressings, and toppings No need for a clean plate Select the right beverage Avoid fried foods

20. Watch Out for Sauces, Dressings, and Toppings Avoid butter and sour cream Limit salad dressings

21. No Need for a Clean Plate Eat slowly Stop before feeling full To-Go box

22. Select the Right Beverage Order water or unsweetened tea, Avoid soda and alcohol

23. Avoid Fried Foods Preparation styles to avoid Fried Deep-fried Pan-fried Crispy Basted Instead, choose Broiled Baked Steamed Roasted

24. Summary Focus on consuming a balanced diet Explore menu options based on balanced diet guidelines Eat smaller portions Order water Avoid fried foods

25. Implementation Develop brochures, flyers, and presentations Monitor employee feedback for six months Evaluate and redesign materials, if necessary