Nutrition

The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating

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‘Having a healthy diet will reduce my risk of developing chronic disease’

‘Make the healthy choice the easy choice’

Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods

• Eat plenty of vegetables, legumes and fruits
• Eat plenty of cereals (including breads, rice, pasta and noodles), preferably wholegrain
• Include lean meat, fish, poultry and/or alternatives
• Include milks, yoghurts, cheeses and/or alternatives
• Reduced-fat varieties should be chosen, where possible
• Drink plenty of water
• Take care to:
  • Limit saturated fat and moderate total fat intake
  • Choose foods low in salt
  • Limit your alcohol intake if you choose to drink
  • Consume only moderate amounts of sugars and foods containing added sugars
• Prevent weight gain: be physically active and eat according to your energy needs
• Care for your food: prepare and store it safely
• Encourage and support breastfeeding

For more Dietary guideline information click here.