Dietitians
Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) are experts in food and nutrition. They can provide nutrition information and offer practical advice on what to eat to help people improve their health and general wellbeing. Dietitians also have the ... [... more]
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Milk - facts and fallacies
Milk is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium. However, some common fallacies or myths about milk may encourage some people to restrict their intake. There is no scientific basis to the theory that milk encourages ... [... more]
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Cooking tips for busy people
Australians spend about one third of their household budget on convenience foods such as takeaway and supermarket ready-to-eat meals. If you lack the time or motivation to cook, the suggestions in this article may be helpful. Australians spend ... [... more]
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Genetically modified foods - techniques
Foods can be genetically modified and are called GM foods. Techniques include introducing the desired genes via benign bacterial or viral infection (bacterial carriers) and 'pasting' the genes onto the target cell's DNA (gene splicing). Another ... [... more]
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Fish - Better Health Channel.
Eating fish once or twice a week may reduce the risk of diseases ranging from childhood asthma to prostate cancer. Fish is an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids. Fish is low in fat and high in protein. Eating fish during pregnancy may reduce ... [... more]
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Antioxidants
Antioxidants are compounds in foods that neutralise free radicals. Oxidation in the human body produces chemicals called 'free radicals'. These chemicals have been linked to diseases such as heart and liver disease and cancer. The process of ... [... more]
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Foods from plants and animals
Some of the foods we eat are made from animals and others are made from plants. Beef and chicken are made from animals. We also eat food that animals make, such as eggs and milk. Potatoes and fruit are plant foods. Children can find out more ... [... more]
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Obesity in children - causes
More Australian children are becoming overweight and obese. The number of overweight children has doubled in recent years. Causes of obesity in children include unhealthy food choices, lack of physical activity and family eating ... [... more]
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Fibre in food
Dietary fibre is found in the indigestible parts of plants. Good sources of fibre include wholegrain foods, fruits and vegetables. Drinking lots of fluid is also important to avoid constipation.The main role of fibre is to keep the digestive ... [... more]
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Vitamin D - Better Health Channel.
Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium through the small intestine. This is important for building strong bones, muscles and teeth. Most of our vitamin D is produced when UV radiation in sunlight hits our skin. Lack of exposure to sunlight can ... [... more]
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Obesity in children - management
Parents can help their children to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Simple techniques in the home can have a dramatic effect on reducing childhood overweight and obesity. There's a lot parents can do to help their children reach and maintain ... [... more]
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Food for life ... all about
Healthy eating isn't just about diets and weight control, it's about enjoying food and drink. Learn about vitamins and additives and how to read food labels. Women, children, babies and the elderly can all have special dietary needs. Some ... [... more]
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