Why is healthy eating important?
Healthy eating is important for
everyone, no matter what stage of
life. Good eating provides nutrition to give us energy, to prevent disease, and to improve health.
For information on dietary guidelines for Americans click here.
To learn more about healthy cooking visit the Eating Well website.
Click here to learn 10 thing you can do to make a change in our local food system. (pdf 165 kb)
Mayor's Food Policy Council Meeting information and dates here
Nutrition Presentations Available
Schedule a presentation at your worksite or community center with a Registered Dietitian to learn more about healthy eating and nutrition. Click here for a list of offerings.
Get Involved!
The mission of the Food in Neighborhoods (FIN) Committee is to advocate for access to healthy foods for all Louisville Metro residents thought community engagement, economic development, and evaluation.
Activities and Accomplishments
- Established partnerships with the YMCA, Center for Health Equity, Community Farm Alliance, Jefferson County Cooperative Extension, University of Louisville and others promoting economic development, food access and urban agriculture
- Produce an annual Farmers' Market Guide for Louisville Metro -- Over 20,000 have been distributed
- Sponsor an Annual Food Summit to raise awareness of the challenges of our food system and discuss improvements
- Support the Healthy in a Hurry Corner Store Initiative, which provide fresh produce in neighborhoods identified as food deserts
- Enhance collaboration among Louisville's 26+ farmers markets through the Louisville Farmers Market Association