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CNERG: Exploring peer-led healthy eating initiatives for Conestoga students

June 17, 2025
Food donation

Jennifer Shamblaw, School of Health & Life Sciences

There is growing interest in expanding access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally relevant food on campus. This project examined healthy eating programs at post-secondary institutions across Canada to identify successful models, particularly those that are peer-led, and assess their potential for implementation at Conestoga. 

The research reviewed co-curricular nutrition initiatives designed to improve student well-being, academic success, and food access, with a focus on programs that could be delivered at low or no cost. A feasibility analysis evaluated the structure and operation of these programs to determine how they might be adapted to meet local needs. The resulting recommendations aim to support both short- and long-term improvements to Conestoga’s food and nutrition environment. 

Project outcomes included a final report, a stakeholder presentation, and two awareness-building resources, Campus Nutrition Matters and A Call to Action, which highlight the benefits of supportive nutrition environments and suggest specific areas for programming and investment. 

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