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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.

Sugar

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

Salt and sodium

Excess salt can raise your blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Learn how to lower your salt (sodium) intake here.

Kilojoules

Kilojoules are the way to measure both the energy in food and drink and the energy the body uses. Find out more about kilojoules and how many you need.

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.

Food allergies

Some people are allergic to different types of food such as milk, eggs and wheat. Read here to find out more about living with food allergies.

Junk food and your health

Eating junk food, and having sweet drinks, can lead to short and long-term health complications such as weight gain, diabetes and heart problems.

Peanut allergy

Peanut allergy is common and can be life-threatening. Find out how to reduce the chance of having a severe allergic reaction to peanuts.

Tree nut allergy

Tree nut allergy is when you have an allergic reaction after exposure to tree nuts. You might be allergic to one or more types of tree nuts.

Food intolerance and testing

Food intolerances cause an upset stomach and affect your quality of life. They are not allergies. Read more about how they are diagnosed and treated.

Gluten-free diet

Find out the importance of a gluten-free diet for people with coeliac disease and other conditions.

Coeliac disease

People with coeliac disease can't eat foods containing gluten. Find out how coeliac disease can affect your life and why it's important to get diagnosed.

Ultra-processed foods: what are they and which ones should I avoid?

Ultra-processed foods are ready-to-eat products made in factories, mostly, lacking the nutrients you need for good health. Here’s a list.

Food allergies in children

Does your family have a history of eczema, asthma, hay fever or food allergies? Learn about food allergies in children and how to spot a reaction.

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).

Folate

Folate, also called folic acid, is needed by your body to grow and develop. It is especially important for pregnant women to get enough folate.

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.

Foods high in iodine

Foods high in iodine include seafood, dairy food and packaged bread. Learn more about iodine and how to get enough iodine in your diet.

Egg allergy

Egg allergy usually starts in infancy, but most children grow out of it. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of egg allergy, and ways to avoid egg.

Vitamin D and your health

Vitamin D is important for our health. Read about sources of vitamin D – sunlight and foods – and what happens if we don’t get enough vitamin D.

Mouth and teeth

A healthy mouth is important to your overall health and for eating, drinking, breathing and speaking. Get tips for keeping your mouth healthy here.

Vitamin B and your health

The B vitamins are a group of vitamins needed for good health. Learn what the B vitamins do, and which foods are high in vitamin B.

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.

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Search results for: "Food Labelling"

Life stage

How to read food labels

Sugar

Salt and sodium

Kilojoules

Allergic reactions to cow's milk

Food allergies

Junk food and your health

Peanut allergy

Tree nut allergy

Food intolerance and testing

Gluten-free diet

Coeliac disease

Ultra-processed foods: what are they and which ones should I avoid?

Food allergies in children

Dietary fats

Folate

Healthy eating for children

Foods high in iodine

Egg allergy

Vitamin D and your health

Mouth and teeth

Vitamin B and your health

High blood pressure and how to lower it

Life stage

How to read food labels

Sugar

Salt and sodium

Kilojoules

Allergic reactions to cow's milk

Food allergies

Junk food and your health

Peanut allergy

Tree nut allergy

Food intolerance and testing

Gluten-free diet

Coeliac disease

Ultra-processed foods: what are they and which ones should I avoid?

Food allergies in children

Dietary fats

Folate

Healthy eating for children

Foods high in iodine

Egg allergy

Vitamin D and your health

Mouth and teeth

Vitamin B and your health

High blood pressure and how to lower it

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