Australian Guide to Healthy Eating Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five food groups every day and Drink plenty of water. Five Food Groups in Australian Guide to Healthy Eating are: 1. Grain (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain … Continue reading
The built environment and fast food Fast food outlets are more prominent in disadvantaged localities Fast food close to schools and child care centres – definate increase in obesity in children Drive throughs Branding Food accessibility “There is a logical … Continue reading
Food processing is influenced by: Food production/ supply of raw materials National or state standards or regulations Corporate food or nutrition polices Subsidisation and Taxation Geographical location, land zoning and infrastructure Workforce availability International competition, innovation and research and development … Continue reading
Community gardens “The link between exposure to community gardens and farmers’ markets, with increased consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables, is obvious although difficult to quantify. Markets and gardens also facilitate community interaction and physical activity. They are an extremely … Continue reading
QLD protection of Agricultural Land Qld state planning policies (SPP) – protection of good quality agricultural land. •SPP 1/12 Protection of QLD strategic cropping land (2012)▫protect land that is highly suitable for cropping ▫manage the impacts of development on that … Continue reading
What is food Security? Food security exits when all people, at all time, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and Nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life 4 dimensions … Continue reading
Nutrition environmental issues • Climate change • Reduced availability of fossil fuels • Increased populations and depletion of water and nonrenewable resources • Less land available to produce food -> less local food available • High cost associated with production, transportation … Continue reading
The term “obesogenic environment” refers to “an environment that promotes gaining weight and one that is not conducive to weight loss” within the home or workplace (Swinburn, et al., 1999). The consequence of the imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure, causes … Continue reading
What is the Built environment? The man made environment that enables humans to live, work and recreate on a day to day basis. The built environment includes buildings, parks, infrastructure such as roads, water system, sewerage, electricity, gas resources, forming … Continue reading
Food Supply and Food Systems: Define the terms Food Supply and Food Systems Describe the conventional (global) food systems and alternative food systems. Describe the organisational of Australia’s food supply into primary Products, food processing and retail sectors How does … Continue reading