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- Cornish, Richard. (2015). A guide to understanding the nutritional label. Retrieved from https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/how-to-read-a-food-label-20131010-2va2jWhile we may be struggling to work out where our food comes from, working out what's in it can be even more perplexing. On the back of each pack of food or drink, with a few exceptions, should be a nutrition panel outlining the amount of energy, protein, fat, saturated fat, sugars and sodium in the food.
- Department of Health. (2015). Eat for Health. Retrieved from https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/Advice about the amount and kinds of foods that we need to eat for health and wellbeing.
- Department of Health. (2020). Healthy food partnership. Retrieved from https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Healthy-Food-Partnership-HomeWelcome to the Healthy Food Partnership website. The Healthy Food Partnership provides a mechanism for government, the public health sector and the food industry to cooperatively tackle obesity, encourage healthy eating and empower food manufacturers to make positive changes.
- Department of Health. [2020]. Welcome to the Healthy Weight Guide. Retrieved from http://healthyweight.health.gov.au/The Healthy Weight Guide is a comprehensive source of information available to the Australian public on how to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. It is based on recent Australian and international research and has been developed by the Australian Government.
- DK. [2020]. Balanced Diet. Retrieved from https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/human-body/digestion/balanced-diet/Eating the same food everyday wouldn't only be boring, it would be bad for your health!
- DK. [2020]. What's in Food? Retrieved from https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/human-body/keeping-healthy/whats-in-food/You need to eat a variety of foods daily to keep your body healthy and working well.
- Fact Monster. (2017). Good Nutrition is Important. Retrieved from https://www.factmonster.com/math-science/health/fitness-nutrition/good-nutrition-is-importantWhich is healthier, a muffin or a banana? A sports drink or a glass of milk? People face such questions all the time. With a little information and some guidelines, you can learn how to spot the healthier choice. Here are some tips for distinguishing between good (healthy) and bad (unhealthy) foods.
- Factmonster. (2017). Government Releases New Food Pyramid. Retrieved from https://www.factmonster.com/math-science/health/fitness-nutrition/government-releases-new-food-pyramidThe [U.S.] Department of Agriculture has introduced a new food pyramid-pyramids to be precise. Instead of a one-size fits all pyramid, there are now 12 different versions, each slightly different, depending on a person's age, sex, and level of physical activity.
- Fact Monster. (2017). Smart Food, Junk Food. Retrieved from https://www.factmonster.com/math-science/health/fitness-nutrition/smart-food-junk-foodFood for health and well-being is not a new idea. Here are some foods that are currently thought to be good for you.
- Health Direct. (no date). Healthy food swaps. Retrieved from https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/healthy-food-swapsChoosing healthier foods is easier than you may think. By changing just a few eating habits, you can make a big difference to your diet.
- National Health and Medicinal Research Council. (2020). Nutrient Reference Values. Retrieved from https://www.nrv.gov.au/The NRVs (Nutrient Reference Values) are a set of recommendations for nutritional intake based on currently available scientific knowledge.
