Food-Selection Models and Other Tools to Promote Healthy Eating Among Youth (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Flashcards

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Food-Selection Models and Other Tools to Promote Healthy Eating Among Youth
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Purpose of food-selection models for youth

Help youth make informed food choices meeting nutritional needs

Energy-dense foods definition

Foods high in energy relative to weight, often high in fats/sugars

Three main Australian food-selection models/tools

Aust. Guide, Health Star Rating, Healthy Eating Pyramid

Discretionary foods definition

Foods not essential, high in saturated fats, sugars, salt or alcohol

Health Star Rating range

Half a star to five stars

Risk nutrients in Health Star Rating System

Saturated fat, sodium, sugars, energy (kilojoules)

Protective nutrients in Health Star Rating System

Dietary fibre, protein, fruit/veg/nut/legume content

Grain foods recommended proportion of daily intake

30-35%

Vegetables & legumes recommended proportion of daily intake

30%

Developer of Healthy Eating Pyramid

Nutrition Australia (non-government organisation)

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