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Nutrition and healthy eating resources

In addition to our general resources and information, our divisions offer specific resources and programs in each state for particular interest areas including early early years, OSHC, schools and aged care. Explore our programs page for more information. Members get access to exclusive content and resources.

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General Nutrition

Healthy eating on a budget

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive. Try these tips to ensure you’re eating well while sticking to your budget.

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General Nutrition

Storing food for safety, freshness and longevity

Storing food correctly can increase the longevity of your food and ensure it is safe to eat. View this factsheet…

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General Nutrition

Australian Dietary Guidelines: Standard serves

The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend the number of serves of each food from the five food groups to ensure Australians…

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General Nutrition

Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition in which the body cannot properly control the amount of glucose in your blood. This factsheet…

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General Nutrition

Balancing energy in and energy out

Understand what energy from food is and how you can balance energy in and out to maintain a healthy weight.

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General Nutrition

Iron

Learn what iron is, why it is important for health, what the requirements are, and how to obtain iron from…

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Children

Eat a rainbow

Different fruits and vegetables attribute their colours to a range of phytochemicals. Find out what’s in each colour, and why…

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Iodine

Learn what iodine is, why is it important for health, iodine requirements and food sources.

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Adolescents

Family breakfast ideas

Try these family breakfast tips suited to all ages. Perfect for ensuring your family get a nutritious start to the…

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Children

Helping kids to become great eaters

Getting young children to eat nutritious meals can be challenging – but it’s not impossible. Try these tips for helping…

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Adults

Healthier eating out or takeaway

Learn how to eat well while dining out or ordering takeaway.

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General Nutrition

Food label reading guide

Reading food and drink labels can help us make healthy choices. Understand what the label information means and how you…

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Ways to reduce food waste

There are many benefits to reducing food waste. Try these tips to make the most of the food you buy.

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Food intolerances

Food intolerances can impact a person’s ability to eat certain foods. Learn what causes food intolerances, what the symptoms are,…

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Children

Food allergies

Food allergies can be serious, even fatal reactions to certain foods. Learn what a food allergy is, what reactions are…

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General Nutrition

Snacks at work

Learn how to snack for health with these nutritious snack ideas and tips.

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General Nutrition

Avoiding the afternoon slump

Beat that afternoon energy crash with these tips and tricks. Learn to eat well and stay energised throughout the day.

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General Nutrition

Australian Dietary Guidelines (2013)

The Australian Dietary Guidelines are a set of evidence-based guidelines aimed at supporting average healthy Australians eat well and reduce…

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Adolescents

Australian Dietary Guidelines: Recommended daily intakes

The Australian Dietary Guidelines has outlined recommended serves of the five food groups for all ages.

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Children

National

Nuts, health and kids

Learn about the nutritional benefits of nuts for health, and how nuts can be incorporated into children’s diets.

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General Nutrition

Healthy Eating Pyramid

Learn more about the layers of Healthy Eating Pyramid.

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General Nutrition

Fibre

Fibre is a key nutrient for health. Learn what fibre is, why it is important, and how to obtain fibre…

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National

Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Learn the benefits of eating breakfast and tips for making a…

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General Nutrition

Love your guts

It is crucial to support gut health with a balanced diet. Learn more about gut health, and tips for eating…

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