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Carinthia nutrition and food sustainability initiatives

Overview

The state of Carinthia is implementing regional initiatives focused on healthy nutrition, sustainable food systems, and the reduction of food waste.

Initial efforts highlighted the promotion of healthy culinary practices in specialized facilities, such as the Lebenswelt St. Antonius, which received the ‘Healthy Kitchen’ seal for integrating residents into nutritious meal planning and preparation. These programs aim to foster food appreciation and resource conservation through projects like the ‘Kitchen of the Future Challenge’.

Subsequent developments show an expansion of these health-focused goals into childcare, with the ‘Healthy Childcare’ initiative reaching 120 facilities to integrate nutrition and mental well-being into daily routines. Additionally, the state is collaborating with BIO AUSTRIA to increase organic food usage in communal catering while addressing food security and soil health in response to environmental challenges like drought and heavy rainfall.

Entities

Marika Lagger-Pöllinger · Carinthia · Beate Prettner · Bio Austria · Stiftung Liebenau

Timeline

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    Carinthia promotes healthy childcare and organic food initiatives

    Carinthia is advancing health and sustainability through initiatives for healthy childcare and increased organic food use in communal catering to support soil health and reduce food waste.

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    Carinthia promotes healthy nutrition and food waste reduction

    Carinthia is promoting healthy eating and food waste reduction, highlighted by the ‘Healthy Kitchen’ award for Lebenswelt St. Antonius in Spittal.

Sources

5min.at · gesundheitsland.at