Good Food for Camden - Sustain

ForewordEvidence from various respectable scientific sources support the 5A DAY approach to prevent illness and maintain health. However, arecent NHS Camden lifestyle survey found that only 32 per cent ofCamden adults eat the recommended amount of fruit andvegetables.NHS Camden, Camden Council and Sustain have come togetherwith partners in the community, voluntary and business sector todevelop the Good Food for Camden strategy, which aims to makeCamden a healthier place in which to live and work. The role ofNHS organisations, local authorities and voluntary sectororganisations in supporting and promoting a healthier food economyis highlighted in ‘Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives’ 1 , a crossgovernmentstrategy for England.We are all aware of the negative effects which result from the waywe currently produce, buy and eat our food. Climate change andunnecessary food and packaging waste all play a significant role incontributing to poor diet and therefore poor health in adults andchildren. This is particularly evident in different parts of the borough.This strategy suggests how working together, these key healthchallenges can be overcome by the promotion of, and access to,healthy food for all Camden residents.We welcome this opportunity to work with council colleagues, thevoluntary sector and community groups to make healthy andsustainable food a part of every Camden resident’s daily life.John CarrierNHS Camden ChairThe intention of the Good Food Strategy is to introduce a healthyand environmentally-friendly food system in Camden. We want toimprove access to healthy, affordable and locally grown food. Thiswill help us to address obesity and health inequalities.Good Food for Camden: The healthy and sustainable food strategy1