If your canteen sells food prepared on site, consider introducing some healthy alternatives. Many sporting organisations are pleasantly surprised with the popularity of freshly prepared healthy foods, even in environments that are traditionally dominated by less healthy options, such as pies and fried foods. 75% of organisations in VicHealth's Healthy Sporting Environments program found that members were still making healthier choices 4 months after introduction of new healthy menu items.
“We sold half the pies and pasties and twice the salad rolls [at the Grand Final this year]….we had to keep making them all day because people kept coming back for them.” Newbridge Football Netball Club
“The introduction of salad rolls to the menu has been very popular. When we first introduced them they sold out very quickly…..We increased the number we made and they still sold out.” Sale United Soccer Club
The following links provide many simple ideas for healthy alternatives, including some ideas that will be popular with children.