The interventions put in place to reduce the risk of crashes, deaths and injuries as a result of using roads
Why we target road safety
It contributes greatly to burden of disease in Australia
All road accidents are largely preventable and therefore a good target for health promotion
Road trauma has a large economic impact on the Australian economy
who developed the Australian Dietary Guidelines
the National Health and Medical Research Council, a federal government body
Why were the guidelines developed?
To address the causes of the increase of diet related conditions and diseases.
who can use the guidelines?
Intended to be used by medical professionals, educators, industry bodies and other parties interested in promoting healthy eating.
Guidelines will help Australians to:
Develop healthy dietary patters that will promote health and wellbeing in the community=
Reduce the risk of developing a range of diet related conditions such as hypertension
reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes
guideline 1
to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet your energy needs
Guideline 2
enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from the following five food groups every day and drink plenty of water.
Guideline 3
limit intake of foods containing saturated fats, added salt, added suagrs and alcohol
Guidleine 4
encourage, support and promote breastfeeding
Guideline 5
care for your food; prepare and store it safely
what is the Australian guide to healthy eating (pie)
Intended to be used to assist individuals with planning, selecting and consuming adequate proportions of foods from the five food groups.
what is the healthy eating pyramid
A simple visual guide to the types and proportions of foods that individuals should eat everyday for good health and wellbeing.
How does the pyramid promote healthy eating?
This promotes healthy eating as it includes five different food groups which encourages a balanced and healthy diet.
Healthy eating advisory service
works to promote consumption of heathy food and drink by providing training for cooks, chefs, food services and other key staff to provide healthy food options.
how Healthy eating advisory service promotes healthy eating?
It allows individuals to eat a heathier diet which assists in maintaining a heathy body weight, therefore promoting healthy eating.
Publication of recipes
Hundreds of healthy recipes are provided, free of charge, on the Nutrition Australia website as well as cookbooks available for purchase.
How publication of recipes promotes healthy eating?
This promotes healthy eating as it can provide people with the knowledge of what healthy meals consist of, as well as providing the skills needed to prepare and eat healthy meals for a healthy diet.