Healthy eating

Australian Better Health Initiative

The Measure Up campaign is part of the Australian Better Health Initiative (ABHI), a national program, supported by the Australian and state and territory governments, which aims to reduce the risk factors for chronic disease such as some cancers, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.  From the Measure Up campaign website the following links are available.

http://www.measureup.gov.au/internet/abhi/publishing.nsf/Content/Where+can+I+find+more+information-lp

CSIRO

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

http://www.csiro.au/science/DietNutrition.html

Dietitians Association of Australia

As the largest professional nutrition organisation in Australia, this site gives you practical, up-to-date information on a range of nutrition topics you can trust. Visit the Smart Eating For You section for tips, recipes, nutrition A-Z’s, go on a virtual shopping tour, assess your diet, sign up for the e-newsletter and find your local Accredited Practising Dietitian.

http://www.daa.asn.au/index.asp?PageID=2145847032

Food for Kids: A web site produced by CHOICE, Australia's leading consumer organisation, dedicated to providing easy to follow information about food products which your children, and possibly the rest of your family, are likely to eat.

http://www.choicefoodforkids.com.au/

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)

Food Standards Australia New Zealand sets food standards for Australia and New Zealand. Here you can find information on the content and labelling of food sold in Australia and New Zealand and food safety issues.

http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/foodmatters/

Go for 2&5®

Here you can find out about the benefits of fruit and veggies, ways to get more fruit and veggies into your day, plus some super simple tasty recipes and other resources.

http://www.gofor2and5.com.au/

Nutrition Australia

Provides scientifically based nutrition information to encourage optimal health for all Australians. Here you can find publications, fundraising ideas and general information on nutrition for all ages.

http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/Food_Facts/Default.asp

Nutrient Reference Values: A general guide your kilojoule requirements for the day can be found on this website including Recommended Dietary Intakes.

http://www.nrv.gov.au/

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