Landscape architecture can be used to promote healthy eating habits in several ways, including:
1. Community Gardens: Landscape architects can design community gardens that provide access to fresh, healthy produce. Community gardens can be designed as social gathering spaces where people can learn about gardening, share knowledge and skills, and connect with others in their neighborhood.
2. Edible Landscapes: Edible landscapes are designed to incorporate food plants with ornamental plants. Landscape architects can create beautiful, functional and productive landscapes that provide fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables for residents.
3. Urban Agriculture: Landscape architects can design and develop rooftop farms or urban agriculture projects that encourage people to grow their food, reduce food waste or food miles, and promote healthier, sustainable lifestyles.
4. Walking and Biking Trails: Landscape architects can design walking and biking trails that connect people with local farmers' markets or community gardens. Trails can also encourage exercise, which goes hand in hand with healthy eating.
5. Food Parks: Food parks are designed parks that promote healthy food choices. Landscape architects can incorporate features such as outdoor markets, greenhouses, nutrition education programs, and cooking classes in the park. These features make it a destination for healthy eating and community engagement.
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