Huron County Health Unit

Food Safety »
Food safety is an important aspect of everyone's life. The food we eat has the potential to make us very sick if not handled and prepared correctly.

Learn more about Food Safety.
Nutrients & Additives »
What's in my food? Learn about important nutrients that we should eat more of, nutrients that we should eat less of, and educate yourself on ingredients that are added to our food.

Find out more about what's in your food.
Healthy Weights »
How do you know if you are a healthy weight? Learn about healthy weights, body image and self-esteem, and how to get to a healthy weight.

Find out more about healthy weights.
Nutrition Guidelines »
Canada's Food Guide offers recommendations for healthy foods and quantitates. Find out more about recommended diets and what dietitians can do for you.
Local Food Programs »
The health unit and their community partners offer a variety of programs to help people eat, prepare, and have access to affordable, healthy local food.

Find out more about what is happening in your community.

Everyone needs to eat. Food is a big part of our lives everyday. We choose foods based on flavour, colour, texture and nutrition. The food we eat affects our behaviour, mood, ability to perform everyday tasks, and our health and well-being.

Buy Local, Buy Fresh »

Buy Local! Buy Fresh! 3^rd edition of map guides you to foods grown in Huron & Perth counties; choose to buy direct from the farm or listed retail outlets.

Read more about Buy Local, Buy Fresh »

Contact & More Information

Our Public Health Dietitian can help to answer questions about local food programs, where to find more information and how to access dietitian services in the County of Huron.

Call 519.482.3416 or 1.877.837.6143 for more information. Or you can contact EatRight Ontario toll-free at 1.877.510.5102 or find them on the web at www.eatrightontario.ca.