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.

Help your players and families choose water first

Help players and families choose healthy snacks

Help your players and families green up meals

Support your local community with healthier rewards

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.

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Designing a healthier drinks fridge

Stocking your front facing fridges with healthy drinks at eye-level helps customers to see and choose the healthier options.

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Food service contracts and agreements

Incorporating A Better Choice requirements into contracts and tenders with retail and catering providers helps ensure healthier food and drinks are available and encouraged at events and venues.

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Boosting revenue with healthy options

Sporting clubs and community venues oftenoverlook the potential of marketing healthyoptions at their canteens and kiosks.

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The strategy

The A Better Choice Food and Drink Supply Strategy (A Better Choice) is 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.

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.

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