Australian Dietary Guidelines

Question 1

the guidelines have been developed to:

Answer 1

reduce the risk of developing a range of diet related diseases/conditions such as hypertension and impaired glucose regulation

Question 2

advice is also provided to

Answer 2

pregnant and lactating women

individuals aiming to lose weight

Question 3

Guideline 1: must be word perfect

Answer 3

To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet your energy needs

Question 4

Guideline 2: must be word perfect

Answer 4

Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from 5 food groups everyday and drink plenty of water

Question 5

Guideline 3: must be word perfect

Answer 5

Limit intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars and alcohol

“energy dense + discretionary foods”

Question 6

Guideline 4: must be word perfect

Answer 6

Encourage, support and promote breastfeeding.

colostrum is a rich substance containing vital ingredients that help build your baby’s immune system

Question 7

Guideline 5: must be word perfect

Answer 7

care for your food; prepare and store it safely

Question 8

Strengths:

Answer 8

1- the guidelines provide advice for individuals with different needs, such as people in different lifespan stages, different cultural backgrounds, so more people can benefit from them

2- the guidelines are aailable in an accessible format making them more accessible for those with low vision

Question 9

limitations

guidelines

Answer 9

1- the guidelines are based on the requirements of the average person. this can mean that the serving sizes are not appropriate for all people.

2- the 5 guidelines are written and may be hard for people with low literacy levels to understand and follow