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Before six months, breastmilk or formula is the only food and drink that your baby needs...
Good nutrition and physical exercise help to keep Koori kids healthy and avoid diseases when they get older...
You can buy more food if you spend most of your money on basic healthy foods like bread, cereals, fruit and vegies...
Labels on packaged food can give you useful information about the nutrition, ingredients, storage and weight of the food.Add full stop to pull quote...
Good nutrition, a healthy diet and physical activity can help Elders prevent or manage health problems...
Consumption of drinks containing added sugar is associated with weight gain, reduced bone strength and tooth erosion and decay...
You can recover from binge eating disorder with the right help and commitment...
Understanding the warning signs of bulimia nervosa and seeking help as soon as possible will help your recovery...
A common misconception is that anorexia nervosa only affects young women, but it affects males and females of all ages...
You have the potential to be a great support to your family member if they are diagnosed with an eating disorder...
OSFED is now one of the most common eating disorders...
Healthy foods that are great for school lunch boxes...
Simple ways to make your child's school lunch healthier...
By planning ahead, you can make sure that your child's lunch box has each of the six key elements of a healthy lunchbox...
Carbohydrate is the most important nutrient for athletes...
A teenager who consumes healthy meals and snacks will maintain their weight and meet their requirements for essential nutrients like calcium and iron...
Eating fruit and vegetables can help protect against some diseases including diabetes and some cancers...
People who fish in the Lower Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers need to be careful about eating their catch because of the risk of chemical exposure...
Scurvy is uncommon in Australia but anyone whose diet is inadequate in vitamin C is at risk...
A balanced approach to sunlight exposure will help you get enough vitamin D while protecting against skin cancer...
With a balanced eating plan, it's what you leave in that makes all the difference...
It?s not difficult or expensive to plan, shop and cook your own meals, even if you're on a tight budget...
Breastmilk or commercial infant formula is necessary for all babies less than 12 months...
Childcare centres should provide healthy meals for your children...
Too much sugar in the diet can contribute to health problems, so limit foods and drinks with high amounts of added sugar...
Children can eat a vegetarian diet and stay healthy as long as their extra nutritional needs are met...
If you eat and enjoy fruit and vegetables every day, your child may eventually follow your lead...
Pregnant women and young children should limit consumption of fish that contain high levels of mercury...
Offer children the same foods as the family, with a variety of textures and flavours for balanced nutrition...
Children are able to decide how much food they need for activity and growth if allowed to eat according to their appetite...
Snacks are an important part of a healthy diet for active children, so offer nutritious as well as high energy snacks...
Children have a natural ability to sense when they are hungry and when they are full...
First foods for babies can be prepared easily and cheaply at home without salt, seasonings and sweeteners...
Encourage children to drink and enjoy water. Sweet drinks such as juice, cordial and soft drinks may cause health problems for children if consumed in large amounts...
The human body can't store protein, so it must be supplied daily from the foods we eat...
Always consult with your doctor before choosing any weight management service...
The soybean may be a ?superfood? that can reduce the risk of a range of health problems...
If you restrict yourself to a narrow range of foods, your child will notice and copy your wariness...
There are a number of ways that a person with a disability can successfully avoid unwanted weight loss...
Gluten sensitivity can be managed with a gluten-free diet...
If you lack the time or motivation to cook, try these tips...
Eating two or more serves of fish per week can reduce the risk of a range of diseases including dementia, depression and cardiovascular disease...
Eating healthy food doesn't mean giving up your favourite foods and switching to eating only salads...
Use herbs to enhance the flavour of virtually any dish, including desserts...
If you don't have enough calcium in your diet, your bones will eventually become weak and brittle...
Contrary to popular belief, there is no home test that can distinguish between edible and poisonous varieties of wild fungi or mushrooms...
Organic foods are farmed in a more environmentally sustainable way than conventional foods...
Antioxidants scavenge free radicals from the body's cells, and prevent or reduce the damage caused by oxidation...
Cockroaches prefer to live in kitchens and other food preparation areas, so they can feed off food spills...
Food poisoning is a real risk when taking food outside the home, especially in warmer weather...
You can minimise the risk of food poisoning by taking simple precautions...
Most foods should be cooked to at least 75 ?C to minimise the risk of food poisoning...
If you have any doubt about the safety of food when you're out, don't eat it...
When you shop, choose, pack and transport food carefully...
FSANZ's role is to protect the health and safety of people in Australia and New Zealand by maintaining a safe food supply...
Nuts are a healthy food and a good source of protein and healthy fats...
Choosing extra virgin olive oil as part of a healthy well-balanced diet may reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases...
Junk food should be kept to a minimum. It usually contains a lot of fat, salt or sugar...
The glycaemic index (GI) can be a useful tool to control blood sugar levels...
Good nutrition during pregnancy can help to keep you and your developing baby healthy...
Chemicals such as pesticides, antibiotics and hormones are used to boost food production and ensure adequate food supply...
Careful cooking and storage will help retain the nutrients in your food...
Food irradiation can kill insects, moulds and bacteria, but it cannot kill viruses...
Milk is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium...
Water is essential for the human body to function...
Children who skip breakfast may lack sufficient vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium, zinc and vitamin B2...
Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta...
The nutritional requirements of the human body change as we move through different life stages...
A kilojoule (or calorie) is a unit that measures food energy...
Good nutrition and a healthy diet are essential to improving your sports performance...
Taking vitamin supplements is no substitute for a healthy diet...
There is no evidence that any one vitamin can slow ageing, restore sex drive or cure infertility...
Women?s nutritional needs change during menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause...
Animal products and processed foods like fried fast food are generally high in saturated fats...
The eight B-group vitamins are essential for various functions within the body...
Chocolate is a high-fat food that can be consumed in moderation as part of a nutritious diet...
Good sources of iodine include fortified bread and any type of seafood, including seaweed...
Breastfeeding women need to eat regularly and include a wide variety of healthy foods in their diet...
A diet high in fibre keeps the digestive system healthy...
A well-planned vegetarian or vegan diet can meet nutritional needs during all stages of life...
Too much sodium (salt) can cause high blood pressure and many other health conditions...
Check the ‘use-by’ or ‘best before’ date when you buy food...
A good balance between exercise and food intake is important to maintain a healthy body weight...
Some foods include ingredients that have been genetically modified (GM), or are made using ingredients derived from GM organisms...
Some of the foods we eat come from animals and others come from plants...
If you eat a variety of good food, your diet will provide you with adequate nutrition...
Food labels carry useful information to help you make good choices about food...
The size of a standard drink can vary according to the type of alcohol...
Body mass index or BMI is an approximate measure of your total body fat...
Some people diet because they have a poor body image, not because they want to be a healthy weight...
Eating disorders are a mental illness and can affect women and men of all age groups...
Even women who aren't planning to have a baby should increase their folate intake in case of unplanned pregnancy...
Listeria infection is uncommon but very dangerous for the elderly, people whose immune systems are not working properly and pregnant women and their unborn babies...
High-risk food should be kept at 5 °C or below, and above 60 °C to avoid the temperature danger zone and food poisoning...
To enjoy eggs safely - buy clean, keep cool and cook well...
Encourage children to help choose and prepare their own healthy snack or lunch...