the australian guide to healthy eating

Question 1

characteristics

australian guide to healthy eating

Answer 1

intended to be used by consumers at assist them in planning, selectiing and consuming adequate proportions of foods from the 5 food groups

visual tool, reflecting advice from Australian dietary guidelines 2+3

5 wedges, representing one of 5 food groups. guideline 2

the size of the wedge reflects the proportion of each food group

consume plenty of water

healthier fats (mono and poly unsaturated

consume only sometimes and in small amounts, guideline 3

does not provide info on serving sizes, composite foods (those containing food from a number of different groups e.g pizza)

Question 2

the aboriginal and torres straight islander guide to healthy eating SIMILARITIES

Answer 2

shows the 5 food groups and the proportions in which they should be consumed

promotes water consumption

suggests to limit discretionary foods

recommends to include small amounts of healthier fats

Question 3

the aboriginal and torres straight islander guide to healthy eating DIFFERENCES

Answer 3

A+TSI healthy guide to eating references traditional foods such as kangaroo, goana, crab, bush fruits and vegetables and damper

water is shown as bottled

Question 4

STRENGTHS FOR BOTH MODELS

Answer 4

AGTHE is translated into more than 10 languages, increasing the ability of those from linguistically diverse groups to utilise it

the guidelines apply to all people of all ages, which means parents can use them to guide the food intake of themselves and their children without refering to seperate models

Question 5

LIMITATIONS FOR BOTH MODELS

guidelines

Answer 5

the guidelines do not make provisions for composite foods such as pizza or casserole, which can make them difficult to follow

the guidelines do not provide specific advice for people with dietary conditions or needs, which reduces the number of people who can benefit from them