Australian dietary guidlines Flashcards
Initiatives to promote healthy eating in Australia including Australian Dietary Guidelines and the work of nutrition Australia, and the challenges in bringing about dietary change.
Australian Dietary Guidlines (ADG)
-developed by the Australian government.
why were they developed?
The guidelines have been developed to provide advice relating to the types and amounts of foods, food groups and dietary patterns to help Austrlians to: reduce the risk of diet related diseases e.g. hypertension.
Reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions eg type 2 diabetes, CVD and some cancers.
what do the guidlines consist of?
There are 5 written statements/guidelines that provide general advice on the food intake to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians.
The guidelines cover the 5 main food groups and provide advice on serving sizes and a number of serves for males and females of different ages and for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
what populations does it target?
Practical considerations are provided for a range of population groups including vegetarians, Indigenous Austrlians, people living with SES disadvantage, those living outside of Australia’s major cities, Australians of Asaian origin and individuals aiming to lose weight.
