Food and nutrition are important to health and wellbeing. Food provides energy and nutrients, is an important part of identity, brings joy and can help us connect with others. Eating well, in addition to other health promoting behaviours, can help lower your risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, certain types of cancers and osteoporosis. It can also help you to feel your best!

What we eat is influenced by many factors including:

• The foods you enjoy
• What you can afford
• The foods that are available to you
• Cultural food traditions
• Allergies and health conditions
• The time you have to prepare meals
• A person's social conditions such as income, employment, education, childhood experiences, physical environment, social supports, access to health services and culture