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A kilojoule is a unit of measure of energy, in the same way that kilometres measure distance...
Body mass index or BMI is an approximate measure of your total body fat...
If you eat and enjoy fruit and vegetables every day, your child may eventually follow your lead...
Dairy products (and dairy alternatives) are packed with calcium, protein and lots of other essential nutrients. Calcium is vital for healthy teeth and bones. It is also important for your muscles...
The humble egg is a powerhouse of nutritional goodness. Eggs are full of things your body needs. They are a great source of protein, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals (such as vitamin A, vitamin D...
FSANZ's role is to protect the health and safety of people in Australia and New Zealand by maintaining a safe food supply...
Protein is an important nutrient that helps your body grow and repair cells. Most Australians eat more than enough protein, but if you are vegetarian or vegan you may not be getting enough protein (or...
A good balance between exercise and food intake is important to maintain a healthy body weight...
Even if you are careful about the salt you consume, you may be surprised that some of the food you eat contains hidden salt that you’re not even aware of. Learn how to cut down on salt...
It’s important for kids to eat a wide variety of foods for a healthy, well-balanced diet and to be physically active. Creating healthy habits during childhood helps to ensure lifelong healthy...
Farmer health, wellbeing and safety are often neglected when facing the pressures of harvest. Simple safety measures can dramatically reduce the risk of injury and illness...
The size of a standard drink can vary according to the type of alcohol...
Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta...
Animal products and processed foods like fried fast food are generally high in saturated fats...
Eating two or more serves of fish per week can reduce the risk of a range of diseases including dementia, depression and cardiovascular disease...
Some of the foods we eat come from animals and others come from plants...
Eating fruit and vegetables can help protect against some diseases including diabetes and some cancers...
Use herbs to enhance the flavour of virtually any dish, including desserts...
Did you know lunch is just as important as breakfast? In other words, don’t skip lunch: you need it every day! A nutritious lunch will give you the energy to get through an afternoon of work...
Meat and poultry are a great source of protein and lots of other nutrients your body needs. Check your recommended intake of meat and poultry and try to stick with it...
Salads are a great way for you achieve your 5 serves of vegies every day...
Nuts are a healthy food and a good source of protein and healthy fats...
Organic foods are farmed in a more environmentally sustainable way than conventional foods...
Cutting down on fat is not as hard as you think. Here's how to maintain a healthy weight by consuming the right amount and types of fat...
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...
Consumption of drinks containing added sugar is associated with weight gain, reduced bone strength and tooth erosion and decay...
A balanced UV approach is required to ensure some sun exposure for vitamin D while minimising the risk of skin cancer...
Antioxidants scavenge free radicals from the body's cells, and prevent or reduce the damage caused by oxidation...
If you don't have enough calcium in your diet, your bones will eventually become weak and brittle...
Even women who aren't planning to have a baby should increase their folate intake in case of unplanned pregnancy...
Good sources of iodine include fortified bread and any type of seafood, including seaweed...
Iron is important for transporting oxygen in the blood...
Taking vitamin supplements is no substitute for a healthy diet...
The eight B-group vitamins are essential for various functions within the body...
A balanced approach to sunlight exposure will help you get enough vitamin D while protecting against skin cancer...
Vitamin D is important for healthy bones, muscles and the nervous system...
There is no evidence that any one vitamin can slow ageing, restore sex drive or cure infertility...
No special diet or 'miracle food' can cure arthritis, but some conditions may be helped by avoiding or including certain foods...
It is important to identify any foods or food chemicals that may trigger your asthma, but this must be done under strict medical supervision...
Diet can influence your risk of developing some cancers, but there is no evidence that specific foods can cause or cure cancer...
Replacing foods that contain saturated fats with foods that contain polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats will help to lower your cholesterol...
Coeliac disease is an immune disease caused by gluten...
Healthy eating for people with diabetes is no different than for everyone else...
Food allergy is an immune response, while food intolerance is a chemical reaction...
You can minimise the risk of food poisoning by taking simple precautions...
The Food Standards Code requires that certain foods must be listed on the package of a food, or made known to the customer upon request. If you experience an allergic reaction to a known allergen not...
This health assessment questionnaire will identify which zones of your lifestyle are contributing to your personal health risk and provide actions you can take to make positive change...
A diet low in saturated fats and high in fibre and plant foods can substantially reduce your risk of developing heart disease...
Weight loss is often associated with Huntington's disease, but it doesn?t appear to be a direct result of diet...
Your mood can affect your food choices, and your food choices may affect your mood...
Good nutrition during pregnancy can help to keep you and your developing baby healthy...
Scurvy is uncommon in Australia but anyone whose diet is inadequate in vitamin C is at risk...
People with type 2 diabetes talk about positive lifestyle changes that improve their quality of life...
The glycaemic index (GI) can be a useful tool to control blood sugar levels...
The long-term effects of consuming a combination of different additives in our food are currently unknown...
Some foods include ingredients that have been genetically modified (GM), or are made using ingredients derived from GM organisms...
Food irradiation can kill insects, moulds and bacteria, but it cannot kill viruses...
Food labels carry useful information to help you make good choices about food...
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...
Pregnant women and young children should limit consumption of fish that contain high levels of mercury...
The human body can't store protein, so it must be supplied daily from the foods we eat...
Too much sodium (salt) can cause high blood pressure and many other health conditions...
Too much sugar in the diet can contribute to health problems, so limit foods and drinks with high amounts of added sugar...
Make a shopping list for healthier food choices ... 10 tips for healthy shopping...
Children who skip breakfast may lack sufficient vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium, zinc and vitamin B2...
Victorian State Public Health Nutritionist, Veronica Graham shows us how to cook a light and healthy Christmas meal without overindulging. Whatever way you celebrate, there are ways to eat healthily...
Birthday parties can be healthy as well as fun. Flip Shelton reports on some great ideas for healthy and tasty treats for your child’s next birthday...
Chef Andrew Blake shows people how to cook healthy fish and chips, spring rolls and pancakes...
If you lack the time or motivation to cook, try these tips...
Nutritionist Shane Bilsborough takes us on a tour of Melbourne’s restaurants. Some popular food from different cultures is high in fat and kilojoules. There are, however, some healthy alternatives...
Reporter Flip Shelton takes us on a tour and shows us what fresh produce is available at a local market...
Junk food should be kept to a minimum. It usually contains a lot of fat, salt or sugar...
If you eat a variety of good food, your diet will provide you with adequate nutrition...
You can buy more food if you spend most of your money on basic healthy foods like bread, cereals, fruit and vegies...
Eating healthy food doesn't mean giving up your favourite foods and switching to eating only salads...
Nutritionist Shane Bilsborough shows us how much energy it takes to burn off a fast food lunch. Join tradies, Corky and Danny as they find out how to maintain a healthy weight...
Victorian State Public Health Nutritionist Veronica Graham takes us shopping for the right foods to include in your childs lunchbox...
Victorian State Public Health Nutritionist Veronica Graham shares three healthy and delicious lunchbox examples for the kids and provides some great food preparation tips to save you time throughout...
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...
Victorian State Nutritionist, Veronica Graham talks about the benefits of shopping at fresh produce markets...
Most of us are prone to the odd snack or two. Check out these simple tips to keep your snacks on track...
How to keep food fresh and safe in warmer weather...
Cockroaches prefer to live in kitchens and other food preparation areas, so they can feed off food spills...
How to avoid food poisoning this summer...
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...
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...
In the hot weather there is a higher risk of food poisoning but if you follow some simple rules when you prepare, handle and store food it will significantly reduce your risk of getting sick...
Food poisoning is a real risk when taking food outside the home, especially in warmer weather...
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...
Check the ‘use-by’ or ‘best before’ date when you buy food...
Washing your hands with soap and warm water can help prevent the spread of infectious diseases...
Contrary to popular belief, there is no home test that can distinguish between edible and poisonous varieties of wild fungi or mushrooms...
Reduce your intake of coffee, alcohol and soft drinks... 10 tips on how to eat more calcium...
Some people diet because they have a poor body image, not because they want to be a healthy weight...
Carbohydrate is the most important nutrient for athletes...
Gluten sensitivity can be managed with a gluten-free diet...
Good nutrition and a healthy diet are essential to improving your sports performance...
A well-planned vegetarian or vegan diet can meet nutritional needs during all stages of life...
Children can eat a vegetarian diet and stay healthy as long as their extra nutritional needs are met...
With a balanced eating plan, it's what you leave in that makes all the difference...
Always consult with your doctor before choosing any weight management service...
‘Nutrition for life’ identifies a woman’s four main life stages and how to eat healthily for each of them. Following this information can lead to better health at any stage of your life...
Breastmilk or commercial infant formula is necessary for all babies less than 12 months...
Breastfeeding women need to eat regularly and include a wide variety of healthy foods in their diet...
Childcare centres should provide healthy meals for your children...
There are a number of ways that a person with a disability can successfully avoid unwanted weight loss...
First foods for babies can be prepared easily and cheaply at home without salt, seasonings and sweeteners...
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...
The nutritional requirements of the human body change as we move through different life stages...
Before six months, breastmilk or formula is the only food and drink that your baby needs...
Good nutrition, a healthy diet and physical activity can help Elders prevent or manage health problems...
Good nutrition and physical exercise help to keep Koori kids healthy and avoid diseases when they get older...
Some foods should be avoided during pregnancy as they carry bacteria that could harm your unborn baby...
Eating healthy food is important at any age, but it’s especially important for teenagers...
As you get older you need fewer calories, but your need for other nutrients remains unchanged. Healthy...
Being well nourished improves women’s mental and physical health and quality of life at all life stages...
Good nutrition is especially important during this stage of your life when there is so much happening: independent living, career development, travel, establishing relationships, babies and families...
Nutrition needs vary with age and gender. Now you’re older, the foods and drinks that make up a healthy diet may need to be slightly different from when you were younger. In general, you&...
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