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Go for Green® Fully Implemented Across Navy

Navy News Service

Story Number: NNS161019-15
Release Date: 10/19/2016 1:31:00 PM

By Kathy Adams, Naval Supply Systems Command Office of Corporate Communications

MECHANICSBURG, Penn. (NNS) -- Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) has fully implemented the Go For Green® (G4G) program worldwide as of Oct. 20.

G4G is a food identification system designed to help service members identify the least processed food and beverage choices while dining in military galleys. The color codes -- Green (Eat Often), Yellow (Eat Occasionally), and Red (Eat Rarely), along with a salt shaker graphic to measure sodium content -- help service members choose foods and beverages that boost their performance, readiness, and health.

The G4G labeling guides service members to the best choice while still providing alternate options.

Foods labeled green are placed at the beginning of the serving line, and provide the most nutrients. Alternate menu options, labeled yellow and red, are to be enjoyed in smaller portions and less often.

All ashore and afloat galleys, as well as Navy Food Management teams; Bureau of Medicine dietitians; Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) command fitness leaders; Navy food service personnel; and Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Promotion directors have been trained on the principles of G4G.

Posters, food label cards, and table toppers are prominently displayed in the galleys to help Sailors be aware of which choices are the best for their overall health and performance.
Thirty- and 60-second video spots will begin airing during the holidays on the American Forces Network to aid in the explanation of the G4G program.

A training video on the G4G program is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N7loI0zAY4/.

NAVSUP's mission is to provide supplies, services, and quality-of-life support to the Navy and joint warfighter. With headquarters in Mechanicsburg and employing a diverse, worldwide workforce of more than 22,500 military and civilian personnel, NAVSUP oversees logistics programs in the areas of supply operations, conventional ordnance, contracting, resale, fuel, transportation, and security assistance. In addition, NAVSUP is responsible for food service, postal services, Navy Exchanges, and movement of household goods.