Promoting healthy and sustainable eating can lead to a reduction in consumption of ultra-processed and over-packaged foods, which reduces waste management for municipalities, in addition to having a positive impact on the environment.
The municipal food offer is defined as all food offered under the direct responsibility of a municipality, that is to say food sold or given in:
Poorly nutritious and ultra-processed foods are traditionally associated with arena or sports centre canteens. Their omnipresence is not consistent with the practice of sports or the promotion of physical activity.
Adopting a food policy makes it possible to regulate the food supply and food-related activities in order to promote the citizens’ health and well-being.
Looking at municipalities that have already implemented food policies makes it possible to identify certain challenges, ways to overcome them and conditions for success. Discover our guide to implementing a municipal policy that promotes healthy eating!
Adopt a food policy
8 out of 10 Quebec adults believe that elected city officials should do more to promote healthy eating.
Encourage urban agriculture.
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For a healthy and sustainable diet.
Encourage families to participate in physical activities.
Initiatives to promote municipal water consumption.
Zoning to limit the establishment of fast food restaurants.
Promote active travel on a daily basis.
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