promoting healthy eating in Australia Flashcards
(10 cards)
what is it
The ADG are guidelines by the federal government that provide advice relating to the types of amounts of foods that should be consumed.
guideline 1
to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, by physically active and choose amounts of nutritious foods and drinks to meet your energy needs
guideline 2
To enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from the five food groups everyday (fruits, veggies, grain foods, lean meats, poultry and dairy) + water
guideline 3
To limit intake of foods containing saturated far, added salt, added sugars and alcohol
guideline 4
To encourage support and promote breastfeeding
guideline 5
To care for your food, prepared and store safely
challenges in bringing dietary change sociocultural
sociocultural factors –>
lack of health literacy: Low SES Australians may not be aware of the risks of a poor diet due to a lack of health literacy.
Income: Low-income Australians may not be able to afford healthier nutrient dense foods, causing them to purchase cheaper options that may not be as healthy
challenges in bringing dietary change
reverential
Geographic location: those who live in rural remote areas may not have access to a supermarket that sells nutritious s food in proximity
Convenience Food environments: the ability and accessibility of healthy food options play a crucial role in dietary choices.
challenges in bringing dietary change
commercial
food advertising: food industry invests heavily in marketing, particularly processed unhealthy food products
retail practices: supermarkets and retail stores often place unhealthy high margin product in prominent positions, such as at eye level or near checkouts.
also age, family, culture, peers, beliefs
health promotion def
process of enabling people to increase control + improve their overall health
