The Exchange encourages military, support personnel to 'BE FIT'
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making it easier than ever for soldiers, airmen, retirees and families to find better-for-you food and beverage options on the go.
At Exchanges and Express locations worldwide, military shoppers can now identify items approved for the Healthier Choices BE FIT program by an easy-to-spot ‘Healthier Choices, Healthier Lifestyle’ shelf tag, the Dallas-based military retailer announced last week.
The Exchange carries nearly 400 Healthier Choices BE FIT-approved items, including fresh fruit, yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, trail mix and nuts, tuna, grass-fed meat snacks and jerky, veggie chips, frozen entrees and bottled water. To qualify, items must contain fewer than 500 calories and fewer than 480 milligrams of sodium for entrees or fewer than 200 calories or less and fewer than 230 milligrams of sodium for snacks; 40% or less of calories from fat; and fewer than 10% of calories from saturated fat
“Along with regular exercise, quality nutrition is essential to readiness,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “The Exchange’s Healthier Choices BE FIT selection helps Warfighters and military families take the guesswork out of making the right meal and snack choices on the go.”
Healthier Choices BE FIT items can also be found conveniently located in endcaps at Express locations worldwide. More health-conscious choices, including wraps, salads, hummus, yogurt, fruit and hard-boiled eggs, can be found in reach-in coolers at more than 100 Express locations worldwide.
The Exchange is a partner in the Healthy Army Community and Air Force Smart Fueling initiatives under the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Operation Live Well.
At Exchanges and Express locations worldwide, military shoppers can now identify items approved for the Healthier Choices BE FIT program by an easy-to-spot ‘Healthier Choices, Healthier Lifestyle’ shelf tag, the Dallas-based military retailer announced last week.
The Exchange carries nearly 400 Healthier Choices BE FIT-approved items, including fresh fruit, yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, trail mix and nuts, tuna, grass-fed meat snacks and jerky, veggie chips, frozen entrees and bottled water. To qualify, items must contain fewer than 500 calories and fewer than 480 milligrams of sodium for entrees or fewer than 200 calories or less and fewer than 230 milligrams of sodium for snacks; 40% or less of calories from fat; and fewer than 10% of calories from saturated fat
“Along with regular exercise, quality nutrition is essential to readiness,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “The Exchange’s Healthier Choices BE FIT selection helps Warfighters and military families take the guesswork out of making the right meal and snack choices on the go.”
Healthier Choices BE FIT items can also be found conveniently located in endcaps at Express locations worldwide. More health-conscious choices, including wraps, salads, hummus, yogurt, fruit and hard-boiled eggs, can be found in reach-in coolers at more than 100 Express locations worldwide.
The Exchange is a partner in the Healthy Army Community and Air Force Smart Fueling initiatives under the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Operation Live Well.