Healthy Eating

Live Well Goodhue County's goal is to create a healthier food environment by increasing access to affordable, appealing, healthy food and beverage options. We encourage diets that are lower in sodium, saturated fats and added sugars. What we eat has a major role to play in preventing chronic disease, and the overall food environment is a critical factor in promoting dietary behavior changes.

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Partner Opportunities for Healthy Eating

Farmers Markets – increase access to and availability of farmers markets
Community-based Gardens – increase access to community gardens, focusing on community members who have limited or no access to land for gardening
Emergency Food Systems/Programs – increase availability of healthier foods provided through emergency food programs including food shelves, on-site meal programs, mobile food shelves, subsidized housing buildings, and Fare for All sites.
Food Retail – increase the availability and sale of healthier options in convenience stores, gas stations, community vending machines, menus in non-chain restaurants, cafeterias and catering
Food Policy Councils – establish or strengthen food policy councils to align resources to increase access to healthy food for all within a community
Farm to School – incorporating local, farm-fresh foods into the school menu
School-based agriculture – implementing school gardens or orchards
Healthy snacks during the school day – having healthy food and beverages accessible during the school day
Healthy snacks outside of the school day – targeting snack carts, vending, concessions, school store, fundraising, and celebrations/special events
Smarter lunchrooms and healthier menu options – improving eating behaviors by using practices in the cafeteria to promote healthful eating
Breastfeeding resources available for breastfeeding support, legal information, supplies, and more.

Healthy Eating Sources

Farmers Markets

Food Shelves

Community-Based Agriculture Programs

Another resource for food access is Find Food in Goodhue County.

Support

Live Well Goodhue County is supported by the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership, Minnesota Department of Health.

Contact

Gina Johnson, Coordinator
651-385-6148

Address
Goodhue County Health & Human Services, Public Health Division
426 West Ave.
Red Wing, MN 55066

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