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Food safety

… Guideline 5 states that Australians should care for their food; prepare and store it safely. We have a reliable, safe and nutritious food supply in Australia. But food poisoning happens too frequently. More than five million … Food safety …

Food essentials

… enjoy a variety of nutritious foods from each of the five food groups. Foods in the five food groups are grouped by their type and their contribution … may also increase quality of life and longevity. The five food groups Read more about the five food groups Guideline 2 …

The five food groups

… enjoy a variety of nutritious foods from each of the five food groups. These five food groups make up the Australian guide to healthy eating … they provide similar amounts of the key nutrients of that food group.  For example, the key nutrients of the milk, … The five food groups …

Choosing nutritious foods

… guidelines , recommend that we choose widely from the five food groups and limit discretionary foods that are higher in … out on getting enough nutritious foods from the five food groups.  Where are you now? The first step to ensuring a … above to find out how many serves you need from the five food groups for your age and sex. The ‘Are you eating for …

Food shopping tips

… choices. Concentrate on buying foods from the five food groups and limit discretionary foods . Use your label … Food shopping tips …

How to understand food labels

… Food labels  can be very confusing and tricky to understand. … However, a few quick tips can make shopping for healthy food a whole lot easier and quicker and can help you lose … salt, added sugars and kilojoules. Labels on most packaged food must meet strict requirements that include information …

Discretionary food and drink choices

… What are discretionary food choices?   Some foods and drinks do not fit into the five food groups because they are not necessary for a healthy diet … and energy drinks and alcoholic drinks. What types of food are included in this category? The table below lists 4 …

Food labels: what to look for

… Food labels: what to look for …

Grain ( cereal ) foods, mostly wholegrain and / or high cereal fibre varieties

… of wholegrain foods, and too much refined grain (cereal) food.  At least two thirds of grain foods eaten should be … not recommended as they are considered a  discretionary food  choice because of their relatively large amounts of … average daily number of serves from each of the five food groups Children, Adolescents and Toddlers Adults …

Healthy eating for infants, children and teenagers

… Infants, children and teenagers have special food needs because they are growing and developing. They also … be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet your energy needs Children and … and keep portion sizes low. Put only foods from the five food groups in your supermarket trolley . Plan the week’s …

Lean meat and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds and legumes/beans

… some women may need to eat more? Generally however, this food group is an important component of Australian meals, … lifestyle and a wide variety of foods are eaten from this food group. This group includes all kinds of lean meat and … and legumes/beans. Traditionally, the foods from this food group are considered ‘protein rich’ and most Australians …

About the Australian dietary guidelines

…  have information about the types and amounts of foods, food groups and dietary patterns that aim to: promote health … for use by health professionals, policy makers, educators, food manufacturers, food retailers and researchers, so they can find ways to help …

What is a serve?

… that share similar nutrients, this creates the five food groups . For example milk, cheese and yogurt are all … of calcium, riboflavin, protein and B12. Within each food group the Australian dietary guidelines identifies the … and kilojoules but that also reflect the amount of food commonly eaten in Australia, for example one piece of …

Frequently Asked Questions

… energy (or fuel) our bodies use and how much energy is in food and drink. If we eat and drink fewer kilojoules than our … for knowing how much room the kilojoules in a portion of food, found by using the nutrition information panel on food packages, would take up in your meal and snack plan. …

Australian dietary guidelines 1 - 5

… be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet your energy needs Children and … and promote breastfeeding Guideline 5 Care for your food; prepare and store it safely …

Eating well

… breastfeeding women, and older people. How to understand food labels Read more about understanding food labels Quick tips on how to understand food labels. Healthy recipes Read more about healthy recipes …

Healthy eating when you’re pregnant or breastfeeding

… be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet your energy needs It is normal to … lose weight during pregnancy. This is because, dieting and food restriction may mean that your baby doesn’t get the … important to eat a wide range of foods from all the Five Food Groups there are special reasons to avoid foods that …

Tips for eating well

… Following the recommended number of serves from the five food groups and avoiding the discretionary foods will result … or more active, may need additional serves of the five food groups. You can also check by taking the ‘Are you eating … to include the recommended number of serves from the five food groups. A spontaneous, unstructured eating pattern is …

Translating the science behind eating well and staying healthy

… issues is the replacement of healthy, nutritious food with energy dense food with minimal nutritional value in Australian dietary … months of age, a variety of nutritious foods from the Five Food Groups is recommended, as described in the Australian …

Healthy eating when you’re older

… be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet your energy needs Older people should … to follow the recommended number of serves from the five food groups and avoid extra serves and discretionary foods … However, it remains important to eat widely from all the food groups to make sure we get the nutrients we need. …

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