Mental health including anxiety and depression
A nutritious diet is not just good for your body. It is good for your brain and mental health too. Here are some tips for eating well for your mental health.
Salt
Salt contains sodium and chloride – both important minerals. But eating too much salt is linked to health problems, and most Australians eat more salt than they need. Here's the best way to cut the amount of salt in your diet.
Healthy and sustainable diets - Position statement and briefing paper 2022
Our position on the role of healthy and sustainable diets in promoting human and planetary health.
Malnutrition
Malnutrition is a major public health issue in Australia, particularly for older Australians. Prevention is key. Here we explore its symptoms and treatment.
Tips for residential aged care during temporary food shortages
Disruptions from COVID-19 have caused food supply chain issues in many parts of Australia. Here we have listed food replacement options to prepare nutritious meals during food shortages for residents in aged care.
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.
Healthy food partnership voluntary industry best practice guide for serving sizes - Submission 2021
Released August 2021- Dieititans Australia supports portion guidance and serving size goals as a complementary public health measure, if accompanied by a transparent monitoring and evaluation plan.
Draft National Obesity Strategy - Submission 2021
Released November 2021 - We are supportive of government strategies that aim to promote the health of Australians and address key chronic disease risk factors, such as overweight and obesity. We support the National Obesity Prevention Strategy and its ambitions but have given some recommendations.
Response to consultation - Healthy Food Partnership Guide for Serving Sizes - Submission 2021
Released November 2021 - We do not agree that the Guide for Serving Sizes outlines true best practice. Serving sizes are still very large for many categories and will encourage excessive intake distorted perceptions of normal food intake.
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.