• Food Matters
  Food Matters was established in 2009 in recognition of the need to provide a venue where community agencies and individuals can work on issues related to food security within Leeds, Grenville and surrounding area.
  
  
• Nutrition Services
  The Registered Dietitians at the Health Unit provide credible nutrition information and can support you to make healthy choices.
  
  
• Summer Health & Safety Program
  This program educates children and parents about the ways to minimize the risk of injury and promote healthy living. It is intended for children ages 3-12 yrs and may be delivered at schools, daycares, day camps, community festivals and fairs.
  
  
• Resource Links...

Healthy Eating

• Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide
  
• Food Allergies
  
• Food Safety
  
• Making a Plan for Healthy Eating
  
• Meals & Snacks
  
• Nutrition Labelling
  
• Nutrition to Prevent Diseases
  
• Physical Activity

Hot Topics

• Healthy Weights
  
• Dieting & Eating Disorders
  
• Alternative Health Products
  
• Calcium
  
• Fat
  
• Fibre
  
• Fish Guideline for Pregnant Women and Children
  
• Genetically Modified Foods
  
• Iron
  
• Low Fat
  
• Milk Myths
  
• Salt
  
• Spotting Nutrition Misinformation
• Vegetarianism
  
• Vitamins and Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

• Preconception & Prenatal
  
• Infant (0-12 months)
  
• Toddler (1-3 years)
  
• Child (3+ years)
  
• Teens
  
• Adults
  
• Older Adults

Food Security

• What is Food Security?
  
• Money Saver
  
• How Much Does Healthy Eating Cost in 2009?
  
• The Price of Eating Well in LGL 2009
  
• Food Access Programs
  
• Ideas for Donating to the Food Bank
  
• Buy Local Produce
• Community Garden Inventory

School Nutrition

• Information for School Administrators
  
• Information for Teachers / School Staff
  
• Information for Parents / School Councils
  
• Information for Students
  

Childcare Nutrition

• Healthy Start for Life
• Healthy Eating in Day Nursery
• Food Allergies

• Nutrition at Work
  
• Shiftwork Nutrition