8065-02 Unit 206: Healthier foods and special diets Balanced Diets Introduction page – click on the words you want to replace

Foods and Nutrients Nutrients are essential to the correct functioning of the body. A mixture of nutrients should be consumed for good health. Health authorities in most countries provide nutritional advice. The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating is used to describe daily recommended dietary intake. Key messages Enjoy a variety of foods Grain based products Vegetables and legumes Fruit Dairy products Protein products Water Other products

Foods and Nutrients Dietary guidelines: Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods Eat plenty of breads and cereals (preferably wholegrain), vegetables (including legumes) and fruits Eat a diet low in fat and, in particular, low in saturated fat Maintain a healthy body weight by balancing physical activity and food intake Do not drink excessive amounts of alcohol. The maximum recommended intake is 2 standard drinks per day for women, and 4 standard drinks for men Eat only a moderate amount of sugars and foods containing added sugars Choose low salt foods and use salt sparingly Encourage and support breastfeeding Specific needs apply for calcium and iron