NEMS Measures

The NEMS Tools are observational measures of community and consumer nutrition environments in food outlets, specifically stores and restaurants. The measures focus on availability of healthful choices, prices and quality.

NEMS Restaurant Measures (NEMS-R)

Assessments of nutrition environments at restaurants focus on eight types of food indicators: healthy main dish choices (low-fat, low-calorie, healthy main dish options), availability of fruits and vegetables without added sauce, whole grain bread and baked chips, beverages, children's menus, signage and promotions, facilitators and barriers to healthy eating, pricing, and accessibility.

Detailed instructions and a copy of the restaurant measures can be assessed by clicking on this link: NEMS-R survey and instructions.

NEMS Store Measures (NEMS-S)

There are 11 measures of store nutrition environments which assess the availability and pricing differences between healthier and less-healthy options: milk, fresh fruits and vegetables, ground beef, hot dogs, frozen dinners, baked goods, beverages (soda/juice), whole grain bread, baked chips, and cereal.

Detailed instructions and a copy of the store measures can be assessed by clicking on this link: NEMS-S survey and instructions.