The Australian Dietary Guidelines (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Flashcards

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The Australian Dietary Guidelines
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Developed Australian Dietary Guidelines

NHMRC - National Health and Medical Research Council

Year Australian Dietary Guidelines last updated

2013

The five food groups

Veg & legumes, fruit, grains, lean meats, dairy & alternatives

Discretionary foods

Foods not necessary for nutrients, only sometimes in small amounts

Energy balance

When energy consumed equals energy required

Number of Australian Dietary Guidelines

Five

Breastfeeding benefits for infants

Lower risk: infection, asthma, SIDS, obesity, hypertension

Australian Guide to Healthy Eating

Visual tool showing proportions of 5 food groups to consume daily

Food poisoning cases in Australia yearly

Over 5 million

Largest food group proportions in the guide

Grains (30-35%) and vegetables (30%)

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