Healthy Eating
On this page:
- Dietary Guideline for All Australians - NHMRC
- Diet and Nutrition Page - CSIRO
- Dieticians Association of Australia
- Food for Kids
- Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
- Go for 2&5®
- Nutrition Australia
- Nutrient Reference Values
Dietary Guidelines for All Australians - National Health and Medical Research Council
The National Health and Medical Research Council's Dietary Guidelines for All Australians
website provides links to Dietary Guidelines for Australian Adults and Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia incorporating the Infant Feeding Guidelines for Health Workers are based on the best available scientific evidence and provide information for health professionals and the general population about healthy food choices. The use of the guidelines will encourage healthy lifestyles that will minimise the risk of the development of diet-related diseases within the Australian population.
The dietary guidelines highlight the groups of foods and lifestyle patterns that promote good nutrition and health. Each guideline deals with a key health issue and is like a piece of the good health puzzle.
Posters are also available to download.
Nutrition and Health - 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.
The Nutrition and Health page on the CSIRO website provides valuable information on healthy eating.
Dieticians Association of Australia
As the largest professional nutrition organisation in Australia, The Dieticians Association of Australia 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 Practicing Dietician.
Food for Kids - Choice
Food for Kids is a website 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.
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.
Go for 2&5®
At the Go for 2&5® website 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.
Nutrition Australia
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.
Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand - National health and Medical Research Council and Ministry of Health New Zealand
The Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand are a general guide your kilojoule requirements for the day can be found on this website including Recommended Dietary Intakes.