Week 11 - Practical Ways to Apply the Australian Dietry Guidelines to Life Flashcards
What are the main issues that Australian eaters are facing?
They’re eating too much, eating the wrong type of foods and/or are not being active enough
What is the best way to eat healthy?
Follow the recommendations set out by the ADGs and the AGHE
Why do people eat too much too often?
because serving sizes on products and restaurants has increased, and because of plate size
How does plate size affect eating habits?
If we fill up our plate and eat everything, we could easily overeat
How can people improve everyday food habits to be healthier?
Prepare meals at home, select a wide variety of vegetables, add fruit to meals, eat low fat dairy, focus on how you feel and your hunger vs satiety, drink plenty of water, reduce snacks, and get support, reduce consumption of fats, sugars, and salts.
What are the benefits of eating healthier?
Reduces risk of developing serious diseases such as type II diabetes, heart disease, strokes, etc
