Food and Nutrition

Healthy eating is a vital part of good health. The Food and Nutrition topic covers a range of subjects from the nutritional benefits of particular foods to food safety and medical conditions affected by diet, such as diabetes and heart disease.

For specific information on these topics follow the links below.

More information can also be found on the Healthy Eating Club [Healthy Eating Club] or Nutrition Australia [Nutrition Australia] websites.

Updated June 2009

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Beverages HealthInsite Topic Page Links to information on the health effects of various beverages.

Deficiency Diseases HealthInsite Topic Page Links to information about diseases caused by dietary deficiencies, including vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Diet and Conditions HealthInsite Topic Page Links to information on medical conditions that can be affected by diet.

Dietary Guidelines HealthInsite Topic Page Links to guidelines on diet, food and nutrition.

Family Nutrition HealthInsite Topic Page Links to information on the nutritional needs of families.

Food Safety HealthInsite Topic Page Links to information on how to reduce the risks of foodborne illnesses (or food poisoning) through the correct preparation, storage and cooking of food.

Foods HealthInsite Topic Page Links to resources on food groups and their roles in a healthy diet.

Healthy and Active Quizzes HealthInsite Topic Page Links to quizzes about body weight, food and exercise habits.

Key Nutrients HealthInsite Topic Page Links to information on how various nutrients can support a healthy lifestyle.

Metabolic Diseases HealthInsite Topic Page Links to resources about metabolic diseases.

Nutrition and Diet Services HealthInsite Topic Page Links to information on diet, food and nutrition services.

Nutritional Disorders HealthInsite Topic Page Links to information about nutritional disorders.