Nutrition
Healthy Rice County is working to implement policies, systems and environmental changes that improve access to nutritious foods such as fruits and vegetables.
Current Initiatives Include:
- Encouraging use of locally grown produce in school food programs
- Increasing access and use of local farmers markets
- Facilitating the development and expansion of community gardens
- Supporting school and worksite wellness policies
- Development of a congregate dining site for seniors
- Supporting healthy eating in licensed child care and pre-school settings
Resources:
- Go Southeast Minnesota
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- Body Mass Index Calculator
- Assess Your Food Intake
- National Food Information Database
- Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label
- Keeping Food Safe
- Menu Planner
Links:
- Minnesota Farm to School Programs
- University of Minnesota Extension Farm to School Resources
- Minnesota Grown Directory
- Minnesota Department of Health Nutrition Information
- Learning About Nutrition through Activities (LANA) Preschool Curriculum
- Fruits & Veggies More Matters!
- Gardening Matters
- USDA My Pyramid
- Northfield “Just Food” Coop
- Local Harvest Listing of Local Farms
- University of Minnesota Extension Service
