Did you know the Australian Guide to Health Eating has recently been updated?

The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating is a visual representation of the five food groups that are recommended for consumption each day. Recently this guide was updated. Below we have summarized some of these changes for you.

Old Version

New Version

The New Australian Guide to Healthy Eating –

• A fresh new look to make information easier to understand
• Information is based on foods and food groups, rather than nutrients
• More variety is depicted of all the 5 food groups
• Serving size for food groups have been made smaller
• Significant increase in dairy for women over 50

The new guide also has a stronger focus on –

• Preventing weight gain and avoidance of sugar sweetened drinks in adults & children 
• Breastfeeding
• The reduced risk of heart disease and prevention of weight gain with adequate intake of wholegrain cereals
• The link between adequate dairy intake of a reduced risk of some cancers and heart disease
• The link between vegetable intake and the decreased risk of some 
• Displaying the link between heart disease and the adequate consumption of fruit

Please note that the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating is a general guide only, an Accredited Practising Dietitian can ensure individuals are consuming adequate amounts of each food group for their needs. Feel free to contact Simply Nutrition Dietitians via email for more information.
Source: www.eatforhealth.gov.au