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500 Club
 The 500 Club is a healthy eating program coordinated by Gundersen Lutheran registered dietitians and recommended by physicians. Selections are controlled in fat and calories and are designed to make healthy eating easy and delicious.
Where can we find 500 Club selections?
Throughout the coulee region, from grocery stores to convenience marts, vending machines, restaurants and universities. Just look for the 500 Club logo and take the guess-work out of eating well. See a listing of 500 Club members.
 Why the 500 Club?
Choosing the 500 Club is a delicious and easy way to eat healthy. The meals and selections are analyzed and developed by Gundersen Lutheran registered dietitians. All selections contain approximately 500 calories (or less) and are controlled in fat (15 grams of fat or less). Some restaurant meals even include dessert!
When looking for healthy vending selections, 500 Club snacks include products that are approximately 200 calories and 8 grams of fat per serving. Snacks that are just above 200 calories and 8 grams of fat will be accepted as 500 Club choices as they provide a source of heart healthy fat (ex. peanuts, trail mixes, etc).
Here’s what others are saying
“Choosing the 500 Club helps me keep track of my daily calorie and fat gram goals. I’m glad to find that I can still enjoy my favorite cuisine – Chinese food. The 500 Club choices at the Dragon are excellent – our whole family dines there regularly.” — Janet Bahr, La Crosse
“With our 500 Club we didn’t take away the sauces we just use less of the same thing and the response has been excellent.” — Bev Dinicola, Owner, Wendy’s
“It’s an idea whose time has come. Knowing what we are eating is important to our health, and the 500 Club helps people become aware of the nutritional content of their food. An added benefit is that healthy food tastes delicious.” — Erik Gundersen, MD, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation
Mission
The 500 Club promotes improved health in the communities we serve by partnering with local restaurants and food retailers to provide great tasting, accessible healthy eating choices and excellence in nutrition education.
Vision
We will be a leader in providing nationally recognized innovative community nutrition programming as an outreach service of Gundersen Lutheran’s Health System of Excellence--providing the best healthcare to the patients and the communities we serve.
Philosophy
All foods are good when consumed in moderation. Translation: It’s o.k. to indulge now and then – there are no good or bad foods – it’s how you eat most of the time that’s important. Making a variety of healthy food choices in moderation not only promotes health but assists in the management of a healthy weight and body fat percentage.
Newsletter
If you are a restaurant, vending company or food retailer and interested in becoming a 500 Club member, please call (608) 775-2357 or (800) 362-9567, ext. 52357. There are many benefits of membership including promotions, media articles and nutrition consulting.
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