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Question 1

The Australian dietary guidelines

Answer 1

• federal government initiative.
• guidelines designed to address the causes of an increase in diet-related diseases.
• intended to be used by health professionals, policy makers, educators and industry bodies

Question 2

why the dietary guidelines were developed

Answer 2

to provide advice relating to the types and amounts of foods, food groups, and dietary patterns. examples are; developing healthy dietary patterns that promote health and wellbeing in the community, and reduce the risk of developing a range of diet-related conditions such as hypertension and impaired glucose regulations and reducing the risk of developing chronic conditions.

Question 3

5 Australian dietary guidelines.

Answer 3

1. to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious foods and drinks to meet your energy needs.
2. enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five food groups every day and drink plenty of water.
3. limit intake of foods containing saturated fats, salts, added sugar, and alcohol.
4. encourage, support, and promote breastfeeding.
5. care for your food; prepare and store it safely

Question 4

the Australian Guide to healthy eating

Answer 4

the federal government initiative, a food selection tool, intended to be used by consumers to assist them in planning, selecting, and consuming adequate proportions, drinking plenty of water.

Question 5

nutrition Australia objectives

Answer 5

• the source of scientific information on key nutritional issues.
• acts as a consultant to government departments, the food industry, and consumer groups.
• latest information on nutrition research.
• information is dispersed, via media campaigns, nutrition Australian websites and through seminars for health professionals

Question 6

healthy eating pyramid

Answer 6

a visual guide to the types and proportions individuals should eat every day, based on dietary guidelines.

Question 7

National nutrition week

Answer 7

• nutrition australia coordinates events and produces resources, run annually during October, information, recipes, and resources can be downloaded from the nutrition australia website to support schools, health centers, community fairs, and shopping centers.

Question 8

educational resources

Answer 8

nutrition Australia produces a wide range of publications and resources. such as;
-nutrition books.
-portion bowls and plates.
- posters.
- fact sheets

Question 9

why do educational resources design these?

Answer 9

each is designed to encourage individuals, families, and communities to enjoy optimal health and well-being through food variety.

Question 10

willpower

Answer 10

self-control, the ability to resist short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals

Question 11

family, culture, society, and religion

Answer 11

earliest food experiences most people have is shaped by family. familiarity with specific foods can make it difficult to change to other, non-familiar foods, children do often tend to choose foods their friends eat and this can reduce their ability to choose healthier foods, regardless of their nutritional knowledge

Question 12

food marketing and media

Answer 12

The food industry actively markets its good to consumers in a variety of ways including, advertisements in newspapers and magazines, and on television, radio, and the Internet. this information helps to create a conflicting message for individuals affecting their ability to choose healthy foods.

Question 13

health and well-being factors

Answer 13

the health and well-being experienced by individuals can influence the foods they consume (e.g. food intolerance, allergies) which can make it difficult to follow health promotion initiatives.