HWS 101 Lecture 11: Lecture #11B
21 Jan 2019
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The government provides guidelines & recommendations for australians to encourage healthy eating that will minimize the risk of the development of diet-related diseases within the australian population. Provide guidance for health professionals, policy makers, educators, food manufacturers, Australian government has been providing nutritional advice for > 75 years. Nhmrc developed guidelines providing dietary advice over last 2 decades. Based on the principles of good nutrition, ecological sustainability & equity. Aim to promote the potential benefits of healthy eating, not only to reduce the risk of diet-related disease but also to improve the community"s health & wellbeing. Provide a practical way of informing consumers about food choices consistent with current dietary recommendations. Translate nutrition recommendations into practical food based dietary advice. Focus largely on the contribution of core food groups & major sources of energy, such as fat & carbohydrates to the overall diet. Apply to the overall diet, not the healthiness" of individual foods.
