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Nutrition Australia

Nutrition Australia is a national, independent, not for profit organisation that aims to 'inspire healthy eating' through the delivery of programs and services Australia-wide.

Vision and mission

Nutrition Australia aims to be the leading provider of nutrition education, with the goal of reducing the incidence of food-related lifestyle diseases and promoting optimal health amongst the Australian community.

They inspire healthy eating through information, education and consultation services.

How Nutrition Australia can help

Nutrition Australia deliver educational programs and services. They:

  • act as a source of scientific information on key nutrition issues
  • produce and disseminate material on nutrition to policy makers, the media, educators, food industry and the community
  • consult to government departments, food industry and consumer groups as required on issues related to food and nutrition
  • encourage innovation in the dissemination of nutrition knowledge
  • own the intellectual property rights to the Healthy Living Pyramid, Aim for the Healthy Weight Range Graph and more than 100 nutrition publications

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Last reviewed: December 2020

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Helping kids to become great eaters | Nutrition Australia

Getting young children to eat nutritious meals can be challenging – but it's not impossible. Try these tips for helping kids to become great eaters.

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5 Key Nutrients to Beat Cold Weather Blues | Nutrition Australia

Through being mindful of our lifestyle, such as the food we consume, we can help support better mental health and a healthy immune system to carry us through…

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Australian Dietary Guidelines: Standard serves | Nutrition Australia

The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend the number of serves of each food from the five food groups to ensure Australians remain healthy and are at reduced…

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More than meets the eye: The link between eye health and nutrition | Nutrition Australia

Ever wondered how our nutritional habits have an impact on eye health? Well, there’s more than meets the eye – with a myriad of nutrients…

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Caring for your kidneys | Nutrition Australia

To achieve good kidney health, it's important to maintain a healthy weight, follow a nutritious balanced diet and stay active.

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Nuts, health and kids | Nutrition Australia

Learn about the nutritional benefits of nuts for health, and how nuts can be incorporated into children's diets.

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Snacks at work | Nutrition Australia

Learn how to snack for health with these nutritious snack ideas and tips.

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Iodine | Nutrition Australia

Learn what iodine is, why is it important for health, iodine requirements and food sources.

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Dental Health Week: How does nutrition affect my dental health? | Nutrition Australia

Dental Health Week (DHW) is an annual campaign developed by the ADA, designed to promote oral health. This year’s campaign – Keep Your Smile For Life!

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Storing food for safety, freshness and longevity | Nutrition Australia

Storing food correctly can increase the longevity of your food and ensure it is safe to eat. View this factsheet to see how to store foods in your fridge and…

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