Food-growing course

Article Type: Food facts From: Nutrition & Food Science, Volume 41, Issue 2

Residents in Washwood Heath have been harvesting the fruits of their labours,thanks to FoodNet4 Life, an innovative food programme. FoodNet4 Life works in priority areas of Birmingham to promote healthy eating by building knowledge and skills round food, with the ultimate aim of reducing risk of heart disease,stroke, diabetes, cancer and obesity.

Among the activities it provides are food-growing courses, in partnership with organisations such as Highfield Children’s Centre in Washwood Heath. Over the course of five weeks, families gained the knowledge of how to grow their own fruit and vegetables both at home and in a community allotment site,secured by the Children’s Centre, in the Ward End Park area.

To learn more about FoodNet4 Life, please contact: christopher.walker@benpct.nhs.uk