A Better Choice Sport and Recreation
A Better Choice for Sport and Recreation is a Queensland initiative led by Health and Wellbeing Queensland, helping councils, sporting organisations and clubs to create an environment where physical activity and healthy eating complement each other to create a happier and healthier legacy.
By introducing A Better Choice, clubs and facilities can encourage healthier eating habits through four simple and practical focus areas.
Getting started
Tackle change one goal at a time
Healthy drinks
Choose water first and make healthy hydration easy. This resource (PDF, 381KB) explains how water supports performance, recovery and healthier choices at your club or venue.
Healthy snacks
Refuel with fruit and healthier snacks. This resource (PDF, 517KB) shows how healthier snack options can support performance, meet parent expectations and boost canteen sales.
Healthier meals
Green up the menu with healthier, colourful options. This resource (PDF, 420KB) shares simple ways meal changes can support wellbeing and appeal to more players and families.
Beyond the menu
Feature healthy options in rewards and fundraisers. This resource (PDF, 375KB) shows how healthier rewards and fundraising can encourage positive habits and support a healthier club environment.
A Better Choice Food and Drink Supply Strategy
This a public health initiative which aims to increase the availability and promotion of healthier food and drinks in a range of places where adults and children purchase and are provided with food and drinks.
Practical guides
Tools and resources
Practical tools and templates are available to help councils, sporting organisations, and sporting clubs make and sustain healthier food and drink changes in community sport settings.
Practical guides
A Better Choice resources
Practical tools and templates are available to help councils, sporting organisations, and sporting clubs make and sustain healthier food and drink changes in community sport settings.
ABC Resources
Practical tools and templates
These resources are available to help councils, sporting organisations, and sporting clubs make and sustain healthier food and drink changes in community sport settings.
Participant resources
Case Studies
Explore related case studies
See how clubs and venues across Queensland are making simple, practical changes to encourage healthier eating habits. These case studies highlight real examples, what worked, and how you can get started.
A BETTER CHOICE
Developing the stategy
The Food and Drink Supply Strategy was developed in partnership with the Department of Sport, Racing, Olympic and Paralympic Games and co-designed with the state’s sport and recreation sector.
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