Healthy Food Systems

Why is it a Priority?  

Healthy eating is a key priority in the Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Plan. In the Loddon Mallee region, poor diet is the second highest modifiable risk factor contributing to disease burden with overweight and obesity accounting for 8.3% of the total disease burden. Our stakeholders have identified food security, particularly access and affordability, and the need for healthy, sustainable, and equitable food systems as a regional priority.

LMPHU Healthy Food Systems Goals 

Goal 1.  Build a more resilient, equitable and healthier food system by supporting and                          promoting evidence-informed programs and initiatives, to improve access to affordable, healthy food.  

Goal 2.  Support the availability of healthy, locally grown, plant based fresh food to enable our region        to improve planetary health, whilst also supporting climate mitigation.