Healthy Routes, is a group founded by CU Denver
students to better the nutrition and health of communities through
collaboration, advocacy and education.
It strives to connect patients, providers and producers to improve
access and nutrition in Denver.
Fewer than
20% of Coloradans reach daily nutritional recommendations and the state is
experiencing increasing rates of obesity and diabetes that lead to corresponding health issues such as heart
disease and cancer. Healthy Routes aims
to provide access to healthy foods and education to change behaviors and
perceptions with the ultimate goal of improving health. The members of Healthy Routes will partner
with local urban gardens and farmer’s markets to provide fruits and vegetable
vouchers for each class the patient attends. The classes will cover nutrition,
behavioral health education, cooking demonstrations, etc.
The registration
information, location and time of the free four week class and more information
about Healthy routes can be found at: Healthy Routes.
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