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Dairy foods

Dairy foods such as milk, yoghurt and cheese are rich sources of many vitamins and minerals, including calcium, which is essential to bone health.

Allergic reactions to cow's milk

Allergic reactions to cow’s milk are very common. It is seen in about 1 in 50 infants. Learn more here about allergy to milk proteins.

Foods high in zinc

Foods high in zinc include seafood, red meat, poultry and dairy products. Learn which foods help you get enough zinc in your diet.

Lactose intolerance

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, or milk sugar. Learn more about testing, symptoms and treatment for lactose intolerance.

Vitamin A and your health

Vitamin A (retinol) is important for your vision, skin and immune system. Most Australians can get enough vitamin A by eating a varied, healthy diet.

Listeria and listeriosis

Listeriosis, a food poisoning caused by Listeria bacteria, poses risks for pregnant women, older people and those with weak immune systems.

How to read food labels

Food labels contain detailed nutrition information about packaged foods. Learn how to make informed decisions when shopping for food for your family.

Iodine and your health

Iodine is essential for your cells to make proteins, and to build your bones and nerves. Learn about how to get enough iodine in your diet.

Vegetarian and vegan diets

It's easy to be healthy on a vegetarian diet if you include plant-based foods from the 5 food groups. But a vegan diet requires extra care.

Foods high in iodine

Foods high in iodine include fish, prawns and seafood, as well as iodised salt and packaged bread. Here's how to get enough iodine in your diet.

Gallstones

Gallstones are pebble-like masses in your gallbladder that can cause pain, fever or jaundice. Find out about gallstone symptoms, treatment and causes.

Vitamin A deficiency

Vitamin A deficiency is when you don’t get enough vitamin A in your diet. Your body needs a certain amount of vitamin A to function well.

Mediterranean diet

Health benefits of the Mediterranean diet include a lower risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and more. Read more on what foods to include.

Cryptosporidiosis

Cryptosporidiosis is a disease caused by the parasite cryptosporidium. Find out more about the symptoms of crypto and when to see a doctor.

Rickets

Rickets is a bone disease that can affect children with lack of vitamin D. Find out about the symptoms and treatments for rickets.

Dietary fats

The body needs some fats and oils as part of a balanced diet. Some fats (unsaturated fats) are healthier than others (saturated and trans fats).

Low FODMAP diets

A low FODMAP diet can help with the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Read about low FODMAP diets and when to see a dietitian.

Statins

Statins are medicines used to lower cholesterol and are recommended for people at risk of cardiovascular disease. Here's how statins work.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects your bones, causing them to become weak and fragile. Learn about its treatment, management and prevention.

White blood cells

White blood cells are part of your immune system. They help detect and deal with infections. Learn about health problems involving white blood cells.

Healthy eating for children

Healthy eating habits in children help them stay well and helps prevent illness. Learn about balanced diets, portion sizes and managing allergies.

Sugar

Learn more about both natural and added sugars, sweet substitutes and how to reduce your intake to help prevent conditions such as obesity.

High blood pressure and how to lower it

You can lower your blood pressure with lifestyle changes and medicines. Get tips on controlling your blood pressure if you have hypertension.

Causes of diarrhoea

Read more about what can cause diarrhoea. Various acute infections as well as long-term health conditions, bowel disease and even medical treatments.

Vitamins and minerals explained

Vitamins and minerals are necessary for the healthy functioning of our bodies. A balanced diet with a variety of foods will meet most of your needs.

A balanced diet

It's important to eat a balanced diet. Make sure you choose foods from the 5 food groups. The amounts you need vary depending on your life stage.

E. coli infection

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria found in the gut. E. coli infection can cause diarrhoea and vomiting, it is often spread by eating contaminated food.

Food poisoning

Food poisoning is caused by bacteria, viruses or toxins in the food we eat. Learn more about food safety and how to avoid getting food poisoning.

Bowel obstruction

Bowel obstruction can cause serious health problems. If you have a bowel obstruction, you will usually need immediate treatment in hospital.

Abdominal pain in children

Abdominal pain in children has many causes. Most tummy pain is not serious, but it’s important to know when to take your child to the doctor.

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Search results for: "Dairy Products"

Life stage

Dairy foods

Allergic reactions to cow's milk

Foods high in zinc

Lactose intolerance

Vitamin A and your health

Listeria and listeriosis

How to read food labels

Iodine and your health

Vegetarian and vegan diets

Foods high in iodine

Gallstones

Vitamin A deficiency

Mediterranean diet

Cryptosporidiosis

Rickets

Dietary fats

Low FODMAP diets

Statins

Osteoporosis

White blood cells

Healthy eating for children

Sugar

High blood pressure and how to lower it

Causes of diarrhoea

Vitamins and minerals explained

A balanced diet

E. coli infection

Food poisoning

Bowel obstruction

Abdominal pain in children

Life stage

Dairy foods

Allergic reactions to cow's milk

Foods high in zinc

Lactose intolerance

Vitamin A and your health

Listeria and listeriosis

How to read food labels

Iodine and your health

Vegetarian and vegan diets

Foods high in iodine

Gallstones

Vitamin A deficiency

Mediterranean diet

Cryptosporidiosis

Rickets

Dietary fats

Low FODMAP diets

Statins

Osteoporosis

White blood cells

Healthy eating for children

Sugar

High blood pressure and how to lower it

Causes of diarrhoea

Vitamins and minerals explained

A balanced diet

E. coli infection

Food poisoning

Bowel obstruction

Abdominal pain in children

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