Cereals

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Reviewed May 2008

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Title:	Fibre in food
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Dietary fibre is found in the indigestible parts of plants. Good sources include wholegrain foods, fruits and vegetables. The main role of fibre is to keep the digestive system healthy. Fibre has also been shown to benefit diabetes, blood cholesterol levels and weight control.
Date:	Nov 2007

Title:	Cereals and wholegrain foods
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Cereals and wholegrain foods can reduce the risk of developing certain diseases including coronary heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and diverticular disease. Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.
Date:	Nov 2007

Title:	Whole grain foods for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Food products derived from cereal grains as wheat, rice, corn, rye, oat, and barley constitute a major part of the daily diet in many countries. In refined-grain products, the bran and germ of the grain, which contain the major amount of nutrients and d...
Date:	Nov 2007

Title:	Food allergy and intolerance
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Some people are sensitive to particular foods like nuts, shellfish and cereals. The symptoms of food allergy include wheezing, stomach upsets and skin rashes. They are caused by an immune system response or some other chemical reaction in the body. Professional diagnosis is important, because other medical conditions may share the same symptoms.
Date:	Aug 2007

Title:	Dietary fibre
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Dietary fibre is mainly made up of types of carbohydrate that your body can't digest or absorb. A diet that's high in fibre is good for your health.
Date:	Oct 2006

Title:	Eating for a healthy heart
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	You can make a huge difference to the health of your heart, and your general well-being, just by making a few simple changes to your diet.
Date:	Jul 2006

Title:	A healthy breakfast may reduce risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease
Publisher:	Healthy Eating Club
Description:	A healthy breakfast may reduce risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Breakfast may help control appetite and reduce the risk of overeating later in the day. However, if the breakfast is not healthy (i.e low in fibre and made up of refined cereals) there is no reduction in obesity/diabetes risk.
Date:	May 2003

Title:	Carbohydrates and fibre
Publisher:	Healthy Eating Club
Description:	Dietary fibre is found in cereals, fruits and vegetables. Fibre is made up of the indigestible parts or compounds of the plant that pass relatively unchanged through our stomach and intestines, although bacteria in the large intestine can partly digest fibre through fermentation.
Date:	Oct 2002

Title:	Bread in the diet
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Bread is inexpensive, low in fat and healthy. It is a valuable source of protein, carbohydrate, dietary fibre and many vitamins and minerals.
Date:	May 2002

Title:	How well are Australians eating?
Publisher:	Healthy Eating Club
Description:	Dietary surveys conducted in 1993 (CSIRO) and 1995 (Commonwealth) describe the the food and nutrient intakes of Australians.
Date:	Nov 2001

Title:	Core food groups for different age groups or status
Publisher:	Healthy Eating Club
Description:	This table presents the core food groups and the recommended daily intake for different age groups or status.
Date:	Mar 2001

Title:	Is it true that you should not eat anything except fruit before midday?
Publisher:	Nutrition Australia
Description:	Deals with the misguided practice of not eating anything except fruit before midday, and suggests that the first meal of the day (breakfast) should provide plenty of carbohydrate for energy.
Date:	Feb 1999

Title:	The bread of the 21st century
Publisher:	Nutrition Australia
Description:	Text of the 1998 Jo Rogers Memorial Oration. Discusses the issue of salt in food, its affect on health and how it can be avoided or minimised.
Date:	Jan 1998

Title:	How healthy is a vegetarian diet?
Publisher:	Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:	The health benefits of a vegetarian diet.
Date:	Feb 1996

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