Access Health's Physical Activity and Nutrition Committee is creating communities that support active living and healthy eating.

Local Efforts 

 Join us we support healthy eating in our community!

• Assist in creating policies that support healthy eating
• Provide minigrants to organizations (schools, worksites, etc) to make changes that support healthy eating -such as gardens, refrigerators, healthy snacks, etc.
• Provide local resources and education in our community

For more information, or to become involved in local efforts, contact Becky Miller, 373-6925.

Find out more! 

• Choosemyplate.gov- The USDA is encouraging Americans to balance their calories by enjoying their food, but eating less and avoiding oversized portions.
• Maine Nutrition Network  - local resources, events and projects
• Fresh Local Food (pdf) Mid Coast sources for local food
• Weight management resources (pdf) a list of local programs
• 5-2-1-0 Let's Go! Resources to improve healthy eating and be more physically active    
• Nutrition basics - from the US Centers for Disease control and Prevention
• American Dietetic Association