3.2.5 - promoting healthy eating

Question 1

The Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG’s)

Answer 1

Developed by the National Health + Medical Research Council (NHMRC), designed to address the causes of an increase in diet-related conditions + diseases. They provide advice on the types + amounts of foods, food groups, + dietary patterns, intended to be used by health professionals, educators, industry bodies, + other partners investing in promoting H+WB.

Question 2

Guideline 1

Answer 2

To achieve + maintain a healthy weight, be physically active, + choose amounts of nutritious foods + drinks to meet energy needs.

Question 3

Guideline 2

Answer 3

Enjoy a wide range of nutritious foods from the following five foods groups everyday + drink plenty of water.

Question 4

Guideline 3

Answer 4

Limit intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars, + alcohol.

Question 5

Guideline 4

Answer 5

Encourage, support, + promote breastfeeding.

Question 6

Guideline 5

Answer 6

Care for your foods, prepare, + store it safely.

Question 7

The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE - guideline 2)

Answer 7

A food selection tool incorporated into the ADG’s intended to be used by consumers to assist them in planning, selecting, + consuming adequate proportions of foods from the 5 food gorups.

Question 8

Nutrition Australia

Answer 8

Australia’s largest major community education body for nutrition. It is a non-government organisation represented by a wide range of community + service members around Aus.

Question 9

The work of Nutrition Australia

Answer 9

• Healthy eating advisory committee
• National nutrition week campaign/try for 5
• Educational resources
• Nutrition seminars + workshops
• Webinars for health professionals
• Publication of recipes
• Healthy eating pyramid

Question 10

Healthy eating pyramid

Answer 10

A simple visual guide to the types + proportion of foods that should be eaten everyday for good H+WB.
- Herbs + spices
- Water
- Limit salt, sugar, + fat
- No info on serving sizes + composite foods.

Question 11

Challenges in bringing about dietary change

Answer 11

• Personal preference
• Attitudes + beliefs
• Willpower
• Food security
• Time constraints + convenience
• Education, nutrition knowledge, + cooking skills
• Family, culture, society, + religion
• Food marketing + media
• H+WB factors