The FIDELITY FIT CRITERIA for healthy eating were
developed specifically for Fidelity by a team of chefs,
Registered Dietitians, and food service experts. They reflect the
latest research in food science and nutrition, as well as market
research on corporate dining. The criteria focus on calories,
saturated fat, and sodium, three key measures of food
wholesomeness (FIT snacks and beverages also meet sugar
criteria). Your comments or feedback are welcome at
[email protected].
Breakfast and Lunch
Calories
Saturated Fat (g)**
Sodium (mg)
FULL MEAL OR COMBO
PLATE*
ENTRÉE
ONLY
SIDE
DISH
8 FL OZ
SOUP
≤600
≤400
≤200
≤250
≤7
≤5
≤2
≤2
≤600
≤500
≤100
≤500
* Includes vegetarian entrees as single item; includes grill and deli sandwiches with carrot sticks or hand
fruit.
** No added/artificial trans fats are used in FLIK recipes. Any trace amounts of trans fats present are
naturally occurring, such as those in animal protein and dairy products.
Snacks
(per portion size)
CRITERIA*
Calories
Saturated Fat (g)
Trans Fat (g)
Sugar (g)
≤250
≤3
0
≤10
(unsweetened fruit exempt)
must include whole grains
≤200
Grain Products
Sodium (mg)
* Chewing gum exempt from this criteria. Candy and candy coated items do not meet the FIT criteria.
Beverages
(per container)
CRITERIA
Calories
Saturated fat (g)
Trans fat (g)
Sugars (g)
Sodium (mg)
Other
≤110
≤2
0
≤5
≤150
no artificial sweetener*
* Artificial sweeteners include sucralose, aspartame, saccharine, and the like, added to many items
marked “diet” or “sugar free.”
Changes from previous FIT criteria include:
• Addition of FIT Snack and FIT Beverage criteria
• Removal of total fat and cholesterol criteria
These new criteria are consistent with current public health nutrition messages
and reflect current scientific consensus.