Lactose intolerance
What is lactose intolerance? We look at common symptoms, how to manage them, and what foods might trigger discomfort.
Eating disorders
Eating disorders are increasingly common, and they come with significant psychological, nutritional and physical health consequences. Recovery is possible. You can get help for yourself or someone you care about.
What are the Australian Dietary Guidelines?
The Australian Dietary Guidelines are a framework for healthy eating among the general population. There are 5 guidelines for healthy eating.
P1028 Paper 1 - Infant formula safety and food technology- Submission 2021
Released July 2021 - Dietitians Australia has submitted feedback to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) on infant formula standards. The FSANZ P1208 Proposal aims to revise and clarify standards relating to infant formula. Paper 1 addresses the safety and food technology of infant formula, from manufacture to preparation by caregivers.
Guidance for advertising and marketing affecting children- Submission 2021
Released July 2021 - Exposure to unhealthy food marketing is widely accepted to be a direct contributor to poor diets and unhealthy weight gain in childhood. We support the development of an international standard aligned with World Health Organization guidelines that puts the health and wellbeing of children first, and is free from commercial interests.
P1028 Paper 3 – Infant formula regulatory framework and definitions - Submission 2021
Released October 2021 - Dietitians Australia strongly supports the FSANZ view that protection of public health and safety is paramount always, and highlights this is particularly true for infant formula products. We have submitted feedback to Paper 3 of the FSAZNZ Proposal P1028 on the regulatory framework of infant formula.
Capital Health Network Draft Needs Assessment - Submission 2021
Released November 2021 - The Australian Capital Territory Primary Health Network (ACT PHN) has reviewed its previous Needs Assessments. Dietitians Australia has submitted feedback to the draft Needs Assessment as part of the community consultation.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration between Accredited Practising Dietitians, Nutrition and Oral Health Professionals for Oral Health and Nutrition - Joint position statement
Released November 2021- Dietitians Australia and Dental Health Services Victoria collaborated to develop a joint position statement on oral health and nutrition.
AANA Food & Beverages Advertising Code Review - Joint position statement
Released November 2020 - We, along with a group of public health and consumer advocates, released a statement in response to the AANA Food & Beverages Advertising Code Review. Any action to address the high levels of marketing of unhealthy products to children in Australia must come in the form of legislation supported by the Government.
Addressing the Physical Health of People With Mental Illness - Joint position statement
Released March 2017 - People with mental illness can also experience poor physical health, and poor physical health can in turn be connected with poor mental health. Our joint position statement endorses dietary and exercise interventions to support physical, social and mental health benefits for people living with a mental illness.