KFL&A Public Health provides evidence based information on healthy eating. We also offer food premises inspections to make sure that you have access to clean and safe food at local restaurants and food establishments.
- Choose water
- Food and nutrition services
- Food Safety
- Food skills
- Healthy eating in the workplace
- Healthy food choices by age
- Safe food handler training
- Sport and recreational leagues
- The cost of eating healthy
Healthy eating
Healthy eating can help:
- prevent chronic diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes,
- promote and maintain overall health and well-being, and
- provide your body with energy and essential nutrients
Canada’s Food Guide, describes the foods and behaviours that make up a healthy eating pattern and encourages positive eating habits.
Unlock Food provides information from Dietitians of Canada on nutrition, food and healthy eating, as well as recipes, videos and online tools.
Safe food handling
Handling food safely is essential for any meal. Food safety involves proper handling, storage, cooking, and reheating of food to prevent contamination and foodborne illness.