Australian Dietary Guidlines Flashcards
1
Q
How many Guidelines are there?
A
5
2
Q
What is Guideline 1?
A
To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, one must be physically active and choose the amount of nutrition in food and drink.
3
Q
What is Guideline 2?
A
To enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from the five groups every day.
4
Q
What is guideline 3?
A
Limit the intake of foods containing saturated fats, added salt, added sugar, and alcohol. Also limit the intake of foods and drinks containing added sugar, such as confectionary, sugar-sweetened soft drinks and cordials, fruit drinks, vitamin water, energy drinks, and sports drinks. Finally limit drink alcohol if pregnant.
5
Q
What is Guideline 4?
A
Encourage, support and promote breastfeeding
6
Q
What is Guideline 5?
A
Care for your food; prepare and store it safely
