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
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.
ABC Resources
Healthier food and drink ideas
Resources for offering healthier options.
Planning and promotion
Resources to improve food and drink environments and menu offerings.
Events, carnivals and fundraising
Resources for sporting events, competitions and club fundraising activities.
Participant information and posters
Resources promoting healthy eating and hydration for players and families.
Helpful tips
Healthy eating for events guide
(PDF, 287KB)
Sport Nutrition Education Toolkit
(PDF, 843KB)
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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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.