IMPORTANT HEALTH TIPS

 In general, we should include a range of nutritious foods and eat:

• plenty of breads and cereals (particularly wholegrain), fruit, vegetables and legumes (such as chickpeas, lentils and red kidney beans)
• low-salt foods, and use salt sparingly
• small amounts of foods that contain added sugars
• reduced-fat milk and other dairy products.

It is also important to drink an adequate amount of water..some of the tips arePhysical acivity and healthy eatingKeep fat for minimumEat and drink les kilojoule foodEat food which is rich in Ca and FeDrink alcohol in moderationHealthy diets for children: There are guidelines to follow that help encourage a healthy diet for your infant or child, including:

• Infants – it is encouraged for babies to be breastfed for the first year of life. In most cases, breastfeeding should be the only source of food in the first six months. If you use formula, be careful not to overfeed or underfeed your baby.
• Sugar – children should eat only a small amount of foods that contain sugar and avoid food with added sugar, such as lollies, fruit drinks and soft drinks.
• Low-fat diets – are not appropriate for infants and young children under two years of age. A diet low in fat, especially saturated fat, may be considered for older children.
• Drinks – infants and children should be encouraged to choose water as their preferred drink