Kids LiveWell
What is Kids LiveWell?
The National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) Kids LiveWell program makes it easy for parents and children to choose ‘better-for-you’ meals when dining out.
It’s a voluntary program where restaurants commit to offer meals, side dishes and beverage options that meet rigorous nutrition criteria. We created the program with registered dietitians, in collaboration with public health and consumer advocates.
The NRA and MRLA is proud to promote these delicious, good-for-you options for restaurants' youngest guests. These meals are certified to have sugar, sodium, and calorie thresholds – and designed to make both parents and children happy.
Interested in the science behind the program? Download the Kids LiveWell whitepaper today.
The National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) Kids LiveWell program makes it easy for parents and children to choose ‘better-for-you’ meals when dining out.
It’s a voluntary program where restaurants commit to offer meals, side dishes and beverage options that meet rigorous nutrition criteria. We created the program with registered dietitians, in collaboration with public health and consumer advocates.
The NRA and MRLA is proud to promote these delicious, good-for-you options for restaurants' youngest guests. These meals are certified to have sugar, sodium, and calorie thresholds – and designed to make both parents and children happy.
Interested in the science behind the program? Download the Kids LiveWell whitepaper today.
How can my restaurant company join Kids LiveWell?
Once a restaurant is interested in joining KLW, they take the following steps:
How much does the program cost?
Kids LiveWell is free to participating restaurants.
What are the benefits for participating restaurants?
I’m not a restaurant operator, but I want to support Kids LiveWell
Once a restaurant is interested in joining KLW, they take the following steps:
- Step One: Commit to joining KLW by emailing [email protected] to get started.
- Step Two: Gather nutrition information for menu items from suppliers (e.g., calories, sodium, fat, sugar) and submit to Food Directions via an Excel spreadsheet.
- Step Three: Work with the NRA and Food Directions to: 1) tweak menu items as needed and get two meals and two sides certified; and 2) adhere to the default beverage policy. This step can take a month to six weeks depending on menu items.
- Step Four: Post KLW logos on menu, promote on social media, and let customers know about the restaurant’s commitment to kids’ nutrition. Make sure nutrition information is available upon request.
How much does the program cost?
Kids LiveWell is free to participating restaurants.
What are the benefits for participating restaurants?
- Benefit from publicity efforts about Kids LiveWell and your brand -- by both the NRA and other organizations.
- Join a community of operators demonstrating their commitment to healthier children.
- An icon that can be used on your menus to indicate certified Kids LiveWell choices for kids’ menu items.
I’m not a restaurant operator, but I want to support Kids LiveWell
- Download sponsor information to support this important initiative
- Email [email protected] to get started
Additional Healthy Meal Resources | MIHealthyFood.org
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