3.1.4 (principles of research)

Question 1

The 3 principles of research

Answer 1

1. Credible sources
2. Evidence-based information
3. Accurate analysis of data

Question 2

The Australian Dietary Guidelines

Answer 2

Published by the NHMRC with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health + Ageing and were developed as part of the ‘Eat for Health’ program by the NHMRC.
- AGHE forms part of the guidelines

Question 3

ADG’s - credible sources

Answer 3

• National Health + Medical Research Council
• The Dietary Guidelines Working Committee comprised of experts in the field of health, nutrition, + food.
• Dieticians Association of Australia.

Question 4

ADG’s - evidence-based information

Answer 4

• Evidence Report containing over 55,000 peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Food modelling system.
• 2003 Guidelines + their support documentation.

Question 5

ADG’s - accurate analysis of data

Answer 5

• Assistance of expert methodologist to oversee the Evidence Report process.
• Evidence graded using NHMRC (several grade A evidence statements).
• Rigorous research methodology used in the systematic literature reviews.

Question 6

Nutritional Rationale of ADG’s

Answer 6

Uses the best available scientific evidence to provide information on the types + amounts of foods, food groups, + dietary patterns that aim to:
- Promote H+WB
- Reduced risk of diet-related conditions (CVD, T2D, obesity, etc).
- Reduce risk of chronic disease.