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Eating two or more serves of fish per week can reduce the risk of a range of diseases including dementia, depression and cardiovascular disease.

Animal products and processed foods like fried fast food are generally high in saturated fats.

Breastmilk or commercial infant formula is necessary for all babies less than 12 months.

A diet low in saturated fats and high in fibre and plant food can substantially reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

Your healthy diet will need to meet your unique physical needs, fit with your lifestyle, and reduce your risk of disease.

People who skip breakfast may lack sufficient vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium, zinc and vitamin B2.

If a person habitually eats more kilojoules than they burn, they will have raised triglyceride levels in the blood.

A diet high in fibre keeps the digestive system healthy.

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.

A colonoscopy can be used to look for cancer of the colon (bowel cancer) or colon polyps, which are growths on the lining of the colon.