Eat Well, Live Well | City of Greater Geelong

Most of your health behaviours are shaped by habits, the small decisions and actions that you repeat regularly.

Food is a great way to celebrate and experience different cultures and traditions.

Packaged foods are convenient and can make healthy eating more affordable.

Follow these simple steps to create a balanced meal. It's as easy as 1-2-3!

Sharing meals with others is a fun and enjoyable activity.

You need different amounts of food from each food group to give your body the nutrients it needs.

Foundation recipes teach you how to make quick, easy and affordable meals and can be transformed into new dishes by adding extra ingredients.

Physical activity includes exercise, as well as other movements you make as part of working, playing or relaxing.

The amount of food that you need from each food group changes as you grow and age.

Your body needs water to perform most of its functions.

Your food and nutrition needs change as you grow and age.

Eating habits describe what, why and how you eat, who you eat with and the ways you obtain, use, and discard food.

Your eating pattern is made up of the foods and drinks you have most regularly.

Healthy eating skills describe your ability to prepare healthy, safe, affordable and culturally appropriate foods.

Cooking with kids can encourage an interest in food, healthy eating habits and skills for life.

Knowing what information to look for on food labels allows you to make more informed choices about what you eat.

The types of foods you buy and eat, and how you use and get rid of foods have an impact on the environment.