The Australian Dietary Guidelines (NHMRC 2003) to provide recommendations about healthy eating and physical activity. The recommendations are summarised below:
Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods:
Eat plenty of vegetables, legumes and fruits
Eat plenty of cereals (including breads, rice, pasta and noodles), preferably wholegrain
Include lean meat, fish, poultry and/or alternatives
Include milk, yogurts, cheeses and/or alternatives. Reduced-fat varieties should be chosen where possible
Drink plenty of water
And take care to:
Limit saturated fat and moderate total fat intake
Choose foods low in salt
Limit your alcohol intake if you choose to drink
Consume only moderate amounts of sugars and foods containing added sugars
Prevent weight gain: be physically active and eat according to your energy needs
Care for your food: prepare and store it safely
Encourage and support breastfeeding.
There are also specific recommendations for children and adolescents and older Australians.
For individual dietary advice please speak with a healthcare professional such as your doctor or an Accredited Practising Dietitian.
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The Australian Dietary Guidelines (NHMRC 2003) to provide recommendations about healthy eating and physical activity. The recommendations are summarised below:
Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods:
And take care to:
Prevent weight gain: be physically active and eat according to your energy needs
Care for your food: prepare and store it safely
Encourage and support breastfeeding.
There are also specific recommendations for children and adolescents and older Australians.
For individual dietary advice please speak with a healthcare professional such as your doctor or an Accredited Practising Dietitian.