Supportive Food Environments in Community Settings
Creating a supportive food environment extends beyond what food is accessible in your work or community setting.
There are evidence-based resources and online courses for community partners to access for continuing education opportunities for staff. These materials will deepen one’s understanding of the many issues involved when trying to create a supportive food environment.
One of those issues is Diet Culture. Diet Culture is a system of beliefs that equates thinness with health and higher status. Diet Culture has created something called Weight Bias. Weight bias is pervasive across all settings. Settings can mitigate the harmful effect of weight bias by creating weight neutral environments.
Another issue affecting all settings is Climate Change. Reducing food loss or waste and eating more plant foods are two climate-supporting strategies that we can all work on. The Health of Canadians in a Changing Climate is at risk, especially for marginalized communities. Learn more about evidence-informed responses to climate change with: