healthy eating in Australia

Question 1

dietary guideline one

Answer 1

to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious and drink to meet your energy needs

Question 2

dietary guideline two

Answer 2

enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five food groups each day:
- plenty of VEGETABLES including different types of colours, legumes and beans
- fruit
- grains (cereals) foods, mostly wholegrain/high fibre varieties such as bread, rice pasta, noodles, polenta etc
- lean meat and poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds
- dairy and alternatives
also drink plenty of water

Question 3

dietary guideline three

Answer 3

limit the intake of food containing saturated fats, added salt, added sugar and alcohol

Question 4

dietary guideline four

Answer 4

encourage, support and remote breastfeeding

Question 5

dietary guideline five

Answer 5

care for your food and prepare it safely

Question 6

what is the Australian guide to healthy eating

Answer 6

the Australian guide to healthy eating is a visual food selection tool that reflects the Australian dietary guidelines. it does not provide advice on serving sizes and composite foods which makes it hard to follow

Question 7

what is nutrition Australia

Answer 7

a non government organisation. nutrition Australia is Australias major community education nutrition body. the focus of nutrition Australia is to promote healthy eating and adequate physical activity

Question 8

what are some ways in which nutrition Australia promotes healthy lifestyles

Answer 8

• publication of recipes and facts are posted on the website
• nutritional seminars and workshops
• healthy eating pyramid
• healthy eating advisory services

Question 9

healthy eating advisory services

Answer 9

this service provides menu assessments and nutritional advice for early childhood services, schools hospitals and workplaces
(EDUCATION)

Question 10

healthy eating pyramid

Answer 10

shows a balanced and healthy diet. sets out the types of foods that should be eaten every day as well as the proportion of intake we want ti ensure goof health. It categorises the different type and amounts of foods people should east every day to achieve good health as set out by the dietary guidelines

Question 11

factors that lead to challenges in bringing about dietary change

Answer 11

sociocultural influences - income, culture, family and peers, attitudes and beliefs, education, knowledge and skills
behavioural influences- personal taste, preference and meal patterns
biological influences- age, stress
environmental influences - food availability and security
(Julia and Molly look at text book)