What is Certified Healthy?
“Certified Healthy” is a program that is committed to empowering Kern County residents with the awareness needed to make healthy decisions when dining out at restaurants. There are 10 nutrition criteria that are taken into consideration for this program and emphasize sodium content, calorie count, saturated fat, vegetarian options, and availability of fruits and vegetables with menu items. Because Kern County is severely affected by chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity, there are major diet improvements that are crucial in combating these issues.
We encourage all restaurants who are interested to apply for our program using the application link below. Upon submission of your application for “Certified Healthy,” our Public Health Nutritionist will be in contact with you regarding your application status. We look forward to working with restaurants to make Kern County a healthier place.