FORT BENNING, Ga., (Oct. 14, 2015) -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is making it easier for service members and their Families to tighten their waistlines while dining or grabbing a snack on the installation.

The Fort Benning Exchange food court and Express locations are stocked with healthy options for smart choices on the go.

"In addition to exercise, proper nutrition plays a major role in maintaining fitness," said Wayne Hansen, general manager.

"The Fort Benning Exchange is doing its part to make sure Soldiers are mission-ready in body, mind and spirit."

Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen offers a live-well menu with more than 20 items with less than 350 calories. The blackened chicken entrée salad is exclusive to the Exchange at only 300 calories, while a chicken and sausage jambalaya is just 220 calories. Popeye's operates more than 75 Exchange locations on Army and Air Force installations.

When dining at the Exchange's Charley's Grilled Subs location, military shoppers will find a variety of items with 150 calories or less, including grilled chicken, steak and garden salads.

Charley's uses 100 percent USDA choice steak, 100 percent all-white meat chicken breast and fresh deli meats.

For customers who need to grab a quick bite, Expresses offer good-for-you choices for on-the-go snacking and light meals.

Snack Avenue is a special area inside Express stores specifically geared to customers looking for a quick healthy meal or snack.

Expresses recently added several new items to Snack Avenue including Fiji water, bottled smoothies, juices and hard-boiled eggs.

"Good dietary habits greatly enhance our service member's ability to perform at their maximum potential" said Hansen. "It's about making good choices and the Fort Benning Exchange is providing customers those choices."