Healthy Eating Advisory Service

Meet Jen, our new Nutrition Policy Advisor for the Healthy Eating Advisory Service and main contact for Health Services! Jennifer McLaren is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who joined National Nutrition Foundation in 2023. She is already making an impact - leading the Catering for Good Directory and supporting the Promoting CHANGE and Vic Kids Eat Well programs. Jen is also providing expert support as the Nutrition Policy Advisor for Schools, Out of School Hours Care and Workplaces. Outside of work, you'll find Jen chasing the best brunch spots and keeping up with her adventurous husky, Loki! #Nutrition #HealthPromotion #PublicHealth

Less than a week to go until we co-host the Annual Health Service Awards ceremony with the Victorian Department of Health! We're excited to celebrate and recognise the outstanding efforts of all Victorian health services in implementing the Healthy choices: policy directive at their sites. Read more about the Healthy choices: policy directive 🔗 https://buff.ly/EKHDzk9 #healthpromotion #publichealth #healthservices

Games and activities are a great way to teach children about food and healthy eating while having fun at the same time. Play-based learning helps support children’s development across many areas such as physical, social, emotional and intellectual. Find a range of different games and activities for Early Childhood services, like veggie guessing bag, on our website https://buff.ly/3YHJBos

This Harmony Week, let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the diverse cultures that enrich Australia’s community 🍽️ Food is a universal language that brings us together, and by exploring nutritious dishes from around the world, we honour both our health and heritage. Start cooking with our delicious recipes inspired by diverse cultures 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gFs9Py-y Will you be making any cultural dishes to celebrate Harmony Week? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 Our team are excited to try: 🍚 Nasi Goreng: A tasty, veggie-packed dish that originates from Indonesia 🍛 Malaysian fish curry: A flavourful, nourishing curry from Malaysia, perfect for cooler nights 🍲 Lubya: A hearty Afghan kidney bean curry that is simple to prepare and budget-friendly 🥬 Warrigal greens pesto spaghetti: A vibrant pasta that showcases Australian native ingredients, including warrigal greens and mountain pepper berry 🧆 Falafel balls with tzatziki dip: Perfect as a lunchbox snack, or paired with pita and salad for a main meal packed with fibre and plant protein 🥗 Mexican salad: A colourful salad that makes a great filling for a burrito alongside some grilled chicken or fish 🥣 Minestrone soup: A hearty vegetable-packed soup that's both filling and nourishing #healthpromotion #publichealth #harmonyday

🍽️ Catering Just Got Good: Supporting Social Enterprises in Victoria! Looking for catering that not only serves delicious food but also creates a positive social impact? The Catering for Good Directory by the Healthy Eating Advisory Service is here to help! 🎉 This incredible initiative connects businesses, events, and individuals with social enterprise caterers and Victorian Aboriginal businesses (Victorian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander owned businesses that have been certified by Kinaway Chamber-of-Commerce), across Victoria. By choosing a caterer from this directory, you’re not just ordering food—you’re: ✅ Supporting ethical and sustainable business practices 🌱 ✅ Ordering catering that's good for people 💚 ✅ Making a difference with every meal 🍛 Whether you're planning a corporate event, team meeting, or private function, be sure to explore the directory: https://lnkd.in/efA4SHuN Tag a colleague who needs to know about this! 👇 #CateringForGood #SocialEnterprise #CateringJustGotGood #PublicHealth #HealthPromotion National Nutrition Foundation

🚨 Exciting Career Opportunity: Nutrition Policy Advisor 🚨 If you are a highly motivated and skilled dietitian, with a passion for creating healthier food environments in early childhood, we want to hear from you! As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in promoting healthy food and drink choices across a range of organisations. 📅 Application Deadline: 11th March 2025 For more details and to apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/dn2ZW9pW #Nutrition #Publichealth #Dietitian #Healthpromotion

📢 Attention all early childhood services! Are you a cook working in early childhood services within the Yarra Ranges? You are invited to join this upcoming Cooks Network Meeting – a valuable opportunity to enhance your skills and connect with fellow professionals. Inspiro Community Health National Nutrition Foundation #publichealth #healthprevention #nutrition

The Healthy Eating Advisory Service team attended the Federation of Canteens in Schools national roundtable yesterday. This roundtable gathered more than 90 participants and emphasised the vital role school canteens play in supporting the wellbeing of children. National Nutrition Foundation FreshSNAP #publichealth #healthprevention #nutrition

Join Vic Kids Eat Well by 31 March 2025 for a chance to win! Your organisation could be in the running to win one of three $200 vouchers when you sign up for Vic Kids Eat Well before 31 March!

Healthy options in school canteens can be both affordable and delicious! With smart shopping, creative menu planning and strategic placement, nutritious options for students can be cost-effective and enjoyed by families. Plus, with Vic Kids Eat Well, there will be plenty of colourful and tasty options kids will love. Read on for 5 tips for success:  𝟏. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬: Place them at the front, near the register, or at eye level. Make them look fresh and colourful. Use catchy names!   𝟐. 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐲: Keep healthy items affordable. Canteens can use smaller mark-ups on healthy items and higher ones on less healthy options.   𝟑. 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐲: Buy in bulk, look for specials and use ripe produce in recipes. Canned or frozen fruits and veggies are just as nutritious!   𝟒. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Use social media, newsletters, posters and signage to reach students. Offer taste-tests, specials and meal deals.   𝟓. 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Ask for their ideas and feedback. Meeting kids’ tastes and involving them in a bright and fun canteen is key for success.  For more ideas, read Vic Kids Eat Well’s resource in full here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Exyyqm Join the Vic Kids Eat Well movement for FREE. Schools get resources, rewards and support from their own local health promotion professional to create a nutritious canteen. Cancer Council Victoria National Nutrition Foundation Healthy Eating Advisory Service Victorian Department of Health Achievement Program