Chapter 7 - Promoting Healthy Eating in Australia

Question 0

Mandatory fortification:

Answer 0

The compulsory addition of specific nutrients to selected food items as directed by the federal government.

Question 1

Discretionary foods:

Answer 1

Foods and drinks that are not necessary to provide the nutrients the body needs but may add variety. However, many of these are high in saturated fats, sugars, salt and/or alcohol, and are therefore described as energy dense.

Question 2

Novel foods:

Answer 2

Non-traditional foods that require assessment by the government in order to establish their safety before they are added to the food supply.