1. A diet consistent with the Australian Guide to
Healthy Eating recommends people consume a
variety of foods across and within the five food groups
and avoid foods that contain too much added fat, salt
and sugar. The Guide aims to promote healthy eating
habits throughout life, which will assist in reducing the
risk of health problems in later life, such as heart
disease, obesity and Type 2 Diabetes.
The five foods groups are:
• Bread, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles
• Vegetables, legumes
• Fruit
• Milk, yoghurt, cheese
• Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts, legumes.

2. The Dietary Guidelines for Australian Adults (2003)
are:
• Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods
• Drink plenty of water
and take care to:
• Limit saturated fat and moderate total fat
intake
• Choose foods low in salt
• Limit your alcohol intake if you choose to drink
• Consume only moderate amounts of sugars
and foods containing added sugars

3. Maintaining your weight means balancing the
energy going into your body (as food and drink)
and the energy being used.
How Physical Activity Impacts Health
Regular physical activity that is performed on most days of the
week reduces the risk of developing or dying from some of the
leading causes of illness and death.
• Reduces the risk of dying prematurely.
• Reduces the risk of dying prematurely from heart disease.
• Reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
• Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure.
• Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have

4. high blood pressure.
• Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer.
• Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.
• Helps control weight.
• Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and
joints.
• Helps older adults become stronger and better able to move
about without falling.
• Promotes psychological well-being.