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- Fish
Eating 2 or more serves of fish per week can reduce the risk of a range of diseases including dementia, depression and cardiovascular disease.
- Dietary fat
Animal products and processed foods like fried fast food are generally high in saturated fats.
- Diet and heart disease risk
A diet low in saturated fats and high in fibre and plant food can substantially reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
- Triglycerides
If a person habitually eats more kilojoules than they burn, they will have raised triglyceride levels in the blood.
- Arthritis and diet
No special diet or 'miracle food' can cure arthritis, but some conditions may be helped by avoiding or including certain foods.
- Soybeans and soy foods
Soybeans and soy foods may reduce the risk of a range of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, coronary heart disease and some cancers, as well as improving bone health.
- Cereals and wholegrain foods
Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - therapies
Children with ADHD may benefit from medication or other therapies, or a combination of both.
- Fishing - eat your catch with care
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.
- Bottle feeding - nutrition and safety
Breastmilk or commercial infant formula is necessary for all babies less than 12 months.