Scott Graham argues there are direct connections between our health and the food we eat.
Graham is Chair of the President's Council - a broadly based coalition of 35 Ontario agriculture and food groups.
The Council recently released a report called Agri-food For Health Strategy.
It makes specific recommendations on how agriculture and food production in Ontario can help provincial health and wellness initiatives.
The strategy suggests Ontario residents can be healthier if the province's farm and food sectors commit to increased collaboration.
It also calls for improved food literacy and skills, innovation for healthy food availability and increased nutritional awareness.
The strategy found positive changes in consumer attitudes and behaviours with respect to some of the food and health issues.
Graham says Council members believe the timing is right to take more systematic and coordinated action to link agriculture and food production to provincial health and wellness initiatives.
The report is available on the website - www.ontariopresidentscouncil.com/projects.html.
