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01 Feb 2015... Two page flyer showing the recommended proportions of each food group in the diet, what a standard serve is and how many standard serves are recommended each day for adults and children.

This is a video about healthy family routines. A family make changes to their routine and snack food choices to ensure the children get enough sleep and can concentrate at school.

01 Jul 2021... LiverWell (Hepatitis Victoria) brochure for young people about healthy living with liver disease.

A resource on preparing health lunches for your children

01 Apr 2023... Nutritious meals are important for good health. The right balance of healthy foods can help you manage your diabetes and weight effectively.

01 May 2020... Eating the right balance of healthy foods can help you live well with diabetes. Snacks can be part of your daily nutrition. It's important to make healthy choices and watch your portions to manage your health.

01 Dec 2018... This is information from the Australian Breastfeeding Association for breastfeeding mothers who are planning to fast for Ramadan.

01 Feb 2018... This leaflet contains some useful tips to help kids eat veggies. It also tells you how much one serve of fruit or vegetable is and how many serves are required depending on age.

01 Jul 2018... Eating well and being active after treatment for endometrial cancer is important for your recovery. This guide to healthy eating and being active explains how keeping a healthy weight, eating well and leading an active lifestyle may lower your risk of developing other cancers in the future.

01 Apr 2013... This brochure is one of fourteen full colour brochures covering the essential healthy eating and physical activity topics to support early childhood settings, staff and families.

01 Oct 2012... This is a guide to shigellosis, an infection caused by the Shigella bacteria, which results in symptoms like diarrhoea, fever, nausea, and stomach cramps. It includes information on prevention and treatment.

04 Jun 2020... Pictorial guides have been developed with the community and include culturally relevant pictures and tips for staying healthy on topics such as  Healthy eating Exercise and diabetes Carbohydrate counting in exchanges Managing my diabetes My feet and diabetes Diabetes in pregnancy. 

15 Sep 2023... This resource guides food safety during pregnancy, highlighting the importance of a balanced diet including grains, vegetables, fruits, proteins, and dairy. It outlines safe food practices to prevent foodborne illnesses, such as avoiding raw eggs, high-mercury fish, and unpasteurised dairy. The resource also discusses essential nutrients like folic acid, iron, and calcium, along with recommendations for safe consumption of supplements.

01 Jun 2016... This translated resource is to encourage a healthy diet with a high fibre intake, which can help in protecting people against diverticular disease, haemorrhoids, constipation and chronic disease such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It provides information on what fibre is, what foods contain fibre and how much to eat.

01 Dec 2017... This sheet has been written to address some common myths about food and arthritis. It provides general information about healthy eating and where to go for further information and advice. It does not provide specific advice for people with other medical conditions or food intolerances.

01 Mar 2015... The healthy eating video has been translated to communicate healthy eating messages such as different food groups and healthy cooking methods. This resource may be beneficial for those living with diabetes.

30 Jun 2023... This patient information sheet explains gestational diabetes (GDM) and the importance of diet in managing this condition. It also includes culturally specific information for women from Arabic, Chinese, Persian, Somalian and Vietnamese backgrounds.

02 Mar 2009... Information about how to eat well, maintain good bowel health, good teeth and the importance of physical activity.

This sheet has been written for people with gout. It provides general information about the link between diet and gout, and where to go for further information and advice for people with other medical conditions or food intolerances.

01 Jun 2019... Kilojoule labelling is now on the menu of large food chain businesses - both in-store and online. This includes fast food or chain restaurants that sell things like burgers, pizza, fried chicken, pasta, sushi and noodles. It also applies to drink, café and bakery chains. From 1 May 2018, large Victorian fast food and supermarket chains are required to display the kilojoule content of ready-to-eat food and drinks on their menus and food tags.  They will also need to show the average adult daily energy intake, which is 8,700kJ. The average fast food meal may contain over half the kilojoules needed for the day. You may be eating far too many kilojoules without realising it. Kilojoule labelling will make it easier for you to make healthier food choices when eating out and taking away food and drinks.

01 Jan 2021... This booklet explains different type of fats and the recommended fat contents of oil. It also provides information on common cooking oils in the market and its recommended use to help you have a healthy diet to prevent or better manage your chronic disease.

01 Nov 2018... The Making Healthy Food Choices Guide includes photographs and images of different foods to help you understand how healthy eating will help you manage your diabetes.Each guide contains culturally specific foods and consists of the English description and translation on the same page.

01 Oct 2017... This factsheet on dental care for children 1 to 2 years of age, is for parents, families and individuals caring for young children.

07 Jun 2017... This factsheet on dental care for children 2 to 6 years old is for parents, families and individuals caring for young children.

01 Oct 2021... A picture-based booklet that includes culturally relevant tips about making healthy food choices, daily needs, and sample meal plans. Pictures and messaging have been developed with Indian communities for Indian communities.

01 Jan 2023... The glycemic index (GI) ranks how quickly or slowly carbohydrate (carb) foods affect blood glucose levels. Choosing the right amount and type of carb foods can help you to manage your blood glucose levels. Watch the video to find out more.

22 Mar 2022... The foods you eat can affect your diabetes management, how well you feel and how much energy you have. Choosing healthy foods and being active can help you manage your blood glucose levels and maintain a healthy weight.

Information on why you need calcium and what foods are high in calcium.

The guide explains how diet affects anxiety. It recommends eating fiber-rich and fermented foods for gut health, increasing fruits, vegetables, and protein, staying hydrated, and exercising regularly. These habits support mental well-being by reducing stress and improving digestion, which helps balance mood and anxiety levels.

The guide explains how diet affects depression. It recommends eating fiber-rich and fermented foods for gut health, increasing fruits, vegetables, and omega-3s, getting enough Vitamin D, staying hydrated, and exercising regularly. These habits help reduce inflammation, improve mood, and support overall mental well-being.

31 Mar 2024... When you’re pregnant it’s important to choose your food carefully. This resource has information on which foods are safe to eat and which should be avoided. The chart at the end provides more detailed information on foods in each food group.  

01 Jun 2024... Jean Hailes developed translated educational presentations for health professionals, educators, social workers, bicultural workers, community workers and leaders to help deliver health information to women and girls in-language. The resources are for a general audience with limited health literacy in plain language, so they are practical and easy to understand.  This presentation includes information on a healthy diet for you and your family, the 5 food groups, the importance of calcium and how to prepare healthy school lunches for children.

This pamphlet illustrates the health benefit of water.

01 Apr 2013... Provides practical information and advice on early childhood healthy eating and physical activity to all staff and carers in early childhood settings.

01 Dec 2015... When people are very sick and frail they can have problems with eating and drinking. This resource provides advice on how to help someone who is very sick and frail with eating and drinking safely.

01 Dec 2019... Often as we age, appetite and food intake become smaller. Many people feel that they don't need to eat as much as they did when they were younger. However, older people need more of certain vitamins and minerals, such as calcium and B vitamins, so it is very important to have a good quality diet.

01 Jun 2013... Provides families with practical information and advice to support healthy eating and encourage physical activity in young children.

01 Nov 2022... Healthy eating habits are a first step in reducing your cancer risk. Poor eating habits increase your risk of cancer, contribute to weight gain, and obesity increases your risk of cancer. This factsheet has information on how to eat healthy and reduce cancer risk.

01 Apr 2013... Information about communicating with early childhood staff about introducing first foods.

17 Mar 2023... This fact sheet from the NSW Food Authority explains the types of seafood substitution, what names to use according to the Australian Fish Names Standard and the correct labelling of the food as misleading information is an offence.

01 Dec 2015... LiveLighter encourages Victorian adults to lead healthier lifestyles by making a few simple changes to their eating, drinking and physical activity habits.

22 Mar 2022... Information about choosing healthier fats and oils as part of a balanced meal. It is important to consider both the amount and the type of fat you eat. The main types of fat found in food are saturated, trans and unsaturated fats.

02 Nov 2020... This tip sheet gives advice on how people with Down syndrome can stay physically and mentally well and happy during tough times. It has information on healthy eating and tips for mental health and wellbeing.

31 Dec 2015... This easy read factsheet has information on what healthy food and drinks to include in your diet to keep your mouth and body healthy, as well as which to avoid.

01 Jan 2023... The glycemic index (GI) is a guide to which carbohydrate foods break down into glucose slowly or quickly. It helps you choose which carbohydrate foods to eat to manage your diabetes and weight.

A guide for providing healthy drinks to your children.

A resource on preparing health lunches for your children

21 Mar 2022... This brochure is one of fourteen full colour brochures covering the essential healthy eating and physical activity topics to support early childhood settings, staff and families.

Information for patients on why we need calcium for our body and which foods are rich in calcium.

If you're not eating at least two pieces of fruit and five servings of vegetables each day, now's the time to start. Although there's no single “miracle” food to prevent or cure cancer, scientists that people who eat few fruits and vegetables have higher rates of cancer than those who don't. Although some people think they can get the same benefits from vitamin and mineral supplements, this isn't true. Vegetables and fruits don't just contain vitamins and minerals, but also many other substances which are important for good health and which you won't find in a pill.