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Call for comments on proposed 2021 revisions to Philadelphia nutrition standards
The Department of Public Health is in the process of revising Philadelphia’s nutrition standards and is soliciting public comments from October 4 to October 25, 2021. Comments will be considered for incorporation into the revised standards.
We are revising two documents that address nutrition standards. The standards are generally the same in both documents, but there are specific elements in each that may not be included in the other.
You will see comment boxes in the margins of both documents noting changes from earlier versions:
For background information and a summary of the proposed 2021 revisions, see Summary of Proposed 2021 Revisions to Philadelphia Nutrition Standards, posted below.
Nutrition standards are an evidence-based strategy to align meals and snacks with the latest dietary guidance. They are a model for other large institutions and employers, and send a market signal to suppliers to provide competitively priced healthy food options.
The Department of Public Health has also developed voluntary standards for hospitals interested in offering healthier options to their patients, staff, and visitors. Hospitals can join the Good Food, Healthy Hospitals Initiative. To learn more visit Food Fit Philly or the Nutrition and Physical Activity Program.
A summary of proposed 2021 revisions to the Philadelphia Comprehensive Nutrition Standards and the Philadelphia Nutrition Standards for Early Care and Education Facilities.
Required and recommended guidelines designed to help agencies that purchase, serve, sell, or otherwise provide food to clients, patients, employees and the general public.
This toolkit explains in everyday terms how smart procurement and preparation decisions can help your agency's food be healthy, delicious, and comply with the Philadelphia Nutrition Standards.
