Edible Fats and Oils

Follow the links below to find information on the benefits and role of fats and oils in the diet.

Updated September 2011

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Title:   Dietary fats - quiz
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Do you know the difference between good and bad dietary fats? Why is fat important in your diet? Try our quick health quiz and find out.
Date:   Feb 2012
Title:   Weight loss - common myths
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dieting is surrounded by myths and gimmicks. No single food or diet can help you lose weight. Extreme low-carbohydrate, high-carbohydrate, high-protein or limited diets can damage your health. To reduce body fat and lose weight, you need to change the way you eat and increase your physical activity.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Sporting performance and food
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Good diet and nutrition can enhance sporting performance. Carbohydrates should form the basis of the sportsperson' s diet. For most athletes, a varied healthy diet will provide vitamins and minerals as well as protein to promote growth and repair of muscle tissues. Adequate fluid intake is essential to help performance and prevent dehydration.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Cancer and food
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Diet can influence some cancers. Cancers of the stomach, bowel, lung, prostate and uterus are more likely to develop if your diet is high in fat and low in fruit, vegetables and fibre. There is no evidence that specific foods can cause or cure cancer.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   10 tips to cut down on fat
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   10 tips to cut down on fat
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Healthy cooking tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Healthy cooking is easy. In many cases, your favourite recipes can be modified so they offer a healthier alternative. Non-stick cookware can be used to reduce the need for cooking oil. To keep valuable nutrients, microwave or steam your vegetables instead of boiling them. Cut out salt and cut down fats.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Bowel cancer
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Bowel cancer is a serious disease but, if diagnosed early, is often curable. Bowel cancer is also called colorectal cancer. Blood or mucus in the faeces (poo) may be a symptom of bowel cancer. Other symptoms may include diarrhoea or constipation, bloating or cramps and constant fatigue. Regular health checks and screening for bowel cancer every two years from the age of 50 is recommended.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Cholesterol - healthy eating tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is essential for the body. Too much cholesterol in the blood can cause health problems. Healthy eating can help to reduce cholesterol levels. Suggestions include choosing the healthier monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, and reducing the amount of saturated and trans fats you eat.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Fuel for your body
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Your body is like a wonderful machine. First of all it builds itself in your mothers womb. It works hard on growing bigger and stronger.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Olive oil
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Choosing extra virgin olive oil as your main source of dietary oil or fat, as well as eating a healthy and balanced diet, may reduce your risk of chronic disease development and increase life expectancy.
Date:   Mar 2012
Title:   Healthy eating tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A healthy diet should include a good variety of nutritious foods. These include breads, pastas, fruits and vegetables. Eating breakfast is also an important part of a healthy diet. Keep fat and salt intake low and eat foods rich in calcium and iron. A good balance between exercise and food intake is important to maintain a healthy body weight.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Heart disease and food
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Some foods increase the risk of coronary heart disease, others may protect against it. Uncontrolled diabetes can contribute to coronary heart disease. Oily fish, fruit and vegetables, garlic, some oils including olive oil, fibre from wholegrain cereals, legumes and soy, nuts and seeds and tea may help protect against the disease. A small intake of alcohol is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease in some people.
Date:   Feb 2012
Title:   Obesity in children - causes
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   More children are becoming overweight and obese. Causes of obesity in children include unhealthy food choices, lack of physical activity and family eating habits.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Food - eating and sport
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   You need to provide your body with the right sort of fuel if you are exercising regularly and training for your sport. What you need to eat.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Medicines safety update no. 2, 2010
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   This medicines safety update evaluates the safety concerns of the anticoagulant properties of fish oil products and the consequent risk of bleeding, in particular the risk of postoperative bleeding.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Food to have sometimes
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Some foods should only be eaten occasionally. These 'extra foods' (sometimes called junk food or treats) are foods like potato chips, chocolate, cakes, lollies, soft drinks and some takeaway food like hamburgers and hotdogs. These foods are usually low in nutrients and high in salt, sugar or fat. They are 'extras' to be enjoyed occasionally.
Date:   May 2012
Title:   Achieving an adequate diet - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A constant daily intake of nutritious foods is necessary for good health. Tiredness, irritability and excessively dry skin may be due to an inadequate diet.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Dietary guidelines for healthy eating - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Here are some quick tips to help you follow the NHMRC dietary guidelines to give yourself a healthy and nutritious diet.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Saturated fat - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out more about saturated fat, why it can be bad for your health, and how to avoid it.
Date:   Apr 2012
Title:   Managing arthritis and vascular disease - a rheumatology perspective (Editorial)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Arthritis and vascular disease are both very common. Arthritis is often treated symptomatically with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), but these drugs can complicate the management of hypertension and congestive cardiac failure.
Date:   Aug 2006

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