Earlier this month three new restaurants were added to Clark County’s list of “Healthy Neighborhood Restaurants:” Linda's Home Plate, Nuestra Mesa and The Garage.
A spot on the list represents a restaurant's efforts to provide healthier options for adults and children and a choice for smaller portions on their menus.
“These restaurants joined a growing number of eateries that support healthy food access in Clark County,” said Program Coordinator Melissa Martin in a statement. “As a result of the Healthy Neighborhood Restaurant Program, hundreds of restaurant patrons are selecting healthier choices every day.”
The program was launched in 2012 by Clark County Public Health in an effort to assist local restaurants to meet their patrons' health needs. The program is made possible through grants from Kaiser Permanente and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The criteria and menu guidelines were created through an advisory committee made up of Public Health staff and restaurant owners.
