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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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Dairy foods: How much is enough? | Nutrition Australia

Learn what dairy is, why it is important for health, and how you can meet the dairy recommendations through the foods you eat.

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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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Diabetes | Nutrition Australia

Diabetes is a condition in which the body cannot properly control the amount of glucose in your blood. This factsheet outlines what diabetes is and the role of…

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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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How food can affect your mood | Nutrition Australia

Learn the link between mood and food, and how eating well can support mental wellbeing.

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Avoiding the afternoon slump | Nutrition Australia

Beat that afternoon energy crash with these tips and tricks. Learn to eat well and stay energised throughout the day.

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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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Fibre | Nutrition Australia

Fibre is a key nutrient for health. Learn what fibre is, why it is important, and how to obtain fibre from food.

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Family breakfast ideas | Nutrition Australia

Try these family breakfast tips suited to all ages. Perfect for ensuring your family get a nutritious start to the day.

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Food intolerances | Nutrition Australia

Food intolerances can impact a person's ability to eat certain foods. Learn what causes food intolerances, what the symptoms are, and what foods commonly cause…

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