Dietary risks

Question 1

Australian Dietary Guidelines

Answer 1

guidelines developed by the federal government that provides advice relating to the types and amounts of foods that should be consumed.

Question 2

ADG 1

Answer 2

To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and chose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet your energy needs.

Question 3

ADG 2

Answer 3

Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from the five food groups everyday

Question 4

ADG 3

Answer 4

Limit intake of foods containing saturated fats, added sugars, added salts and alcohol.

Question 5

ADG 4

Answer 5

Encourage, support, and promote breastfeeding.

Question 6

ADG 5

Answer 6

Care for your food; prepare and store it safely.

Question 7

Nutrition Australia

Answer 7

Nutrition Australia is a non-government organisation concerned with promoting optimal health and welbeing for al Australians through encouraging healthy food habits and physical activity.

Question 8

Eating advisory service:

Answer 8

Supports early childhood services, schools, hospitals, and workplaces, and includes menu planning assistance and staff training.

Question 9

Nutrition seminars and workshops

Answer 9

Dietician and nutritionist conduct a range of seminars to provide education to workplaces and members of the public wanting to improve their diet.

Question 10

Publication of recipes:

Answer 10

Hundreds of healthy recipes are provided free of charge on the nutrition Australia website, and cookbooks received by nutrition Australia are available for purchase.

Question 11

Healthy eating pyramid

Answer 11

A simple visual guide to the types and proportions of foods that individuals should eat everyday for good health and wellbeing. It encourages Australians to enjoy a wide variety of food from every food group, every day, by showing four layers with different food groups in each, representing the proportion in which each should be consumed.