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Health & Physical Education: Teenage Nutrition

Nutrition Statistics

Nutrition Australia operates through a National Board which is responsible for its policies and national programs. Our Divisions respond to local needs and opportunities for nutrition education and health promotion. Nutrition Australia has staff with expertise in a range of disciplines. The range of services offered by Nutrition Australia includes:

  • Provision of the latest information on nutrition research and current food and health trends
  • Co-ordination of events in the annual National Nutrition Week campaign
  • Facilitation of high-profile seminars for the general public and health professionals
  • Extensive media coverage and public speaking demonstrations
  • Media commentary
  • Food industry consultancies
  • Nutrition training and presentations
  • Menu assessments
  • Provision of products and services to address food and nutrition issues across the lifespan
  • Facilitation of a range of community nutrition education and food preparation programs
  • Facilitation of Workplace Health and Well Being programs

Department of Health and Ageing: The Healthy Living Branch is responsible for developing and evaluating national policy, resources and initiatives in the areas of nutrition and healthy eating, health promoting physical activity and promoting healthy weight.

 

 

Healthy eating

Find out what to feed your child for the best of health with KidsFoodTalk. Be sure that your child is getting enough nutrition even if they are a little fussy with some expert tips from Nutritionist and Accredited Practising Dietitian, Trudy Williams.

The Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) is a group of qualified, practising scientists and educators from diverse disciplines who are brought together by a common interest in the research and application of nutrition. Founded in 1975, the society is represented across Australia by regional groups and managed by a National Council.

Smart eating for you. Nutrition information, tips and recipes to help you eat well. All our information has been written by Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs), and is reviewed regularly. So you can be sure this is the most up-to-date and credible nutrition info around!

 

Dietry Guidelines for Australians Provided by the Australian Government National Health and Medical Research Council.