The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare(AIHW) released the publication Australia
Common knowledge you would think right? It's something that you hear during your Phys Ed
class or from your health conscious parents. Chapter 6 of the Aust. Health
2008 provides a health assessment on the 25-64 year old range.
Health risk and protective factors vary across the 25–64 years age group by sex (Table6.12). In 2004–05, levels of excess body weight for this group were high. Almost two-thirds(64%) of males in this group were overweight or obese and for females this proportion was 42%. One quarter (25%) were current smokers. Alcohol intake at risky or high-risk levels Australia’s health 2008 was relatively uncommon, but still a concern—in the 2004–05 NHS, 17%
of males and 13% of females reported consuming alcohol at levels that are considered risky
to health.Dietary patterns are also of concern: less than 15% in this group eat the recommended daily serves of vegetables. Fruit consumption estimates are more positive, with 46% of males and 60% of females eating the recommended two or more serves per day. The majority of people in the age group (67.5%) undertook some form of exercise for sport, recreation or fitness in the 2 week period before the survey, and one-third reported exercising at low levels or being sedentary.
Shocked? We are becoming a nation of fatty fat fats!!! Compounded with this article from
SMH, Australia pips US as world's fattest nation, it does make you wonder when the country is going to go belly up!
So in relation to food consumption, what should we be eating you ask. As a guide, the National Health and Medical Research Council provides a pamphlet outlining a dietary recommendation.
If i was to compare what i have been eating this past month, i could easily tell you that i have not been consuming my daily dietary recommendation. The food groups that i have included are; cereal, vegetables and extra foods with maybe 2 - 3 serves of each. So whilst i do feel full by eating most meals, I am still not getting the required nutritional supplements that can be found from having a diverse food palette.
Should a person be constrained by financial limits, its evident that it can be more difficult to incorporate a healthier diet. An example can be seen through the bread selection. For $1.11 you can pick up a generic white loaf of bread. Having white bread is great and all, but when compared to the more wholesome Burgen Rye bread which has a significant portion of fibre and less sugars, it becomes apparent that there are better choices. At $4.76 for a loaf it does get a tad expensive. But what is the cost of good health? Its immeasurable! Being in good health means that you can avoid sick days off work, getting out to explore the great outdoors, physical activities with the children and having greater self confidence of your image.
So have you considered what you eat? Do you come close to the dietary standards? Have a think over what you have eaten this past couple of days and how it stacks up.
Health 2008 this week. It's the nation's premier source of statistics and informed
commentary on: - patterns and determinants of health and illness - health across the life
stages - the supply and use of health services - expenditure and workforce - and health
sector performance.
Of interest to me and and my challenge is that of the dietary impacts on health. Chapter 4
covers such issues. An extract from the chapter
commentary on: - patterns and determinants of health and illness - health across the life
stages - the supply and use of health services - expenditure and workforce - and health
sector performance.
Of interest to me and and my challenge is that of the dietary impacts on health. Chapter 4
covers such issues. An extract from the chapter
The NHMRC dietary guidelines for children, adults and older Australians (2003a, 2003b,1999) recommend consuming a wide variety of nutritious foods, including a high intake of plant foods such as cereals, fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts; choosing foods low in salt; and limiting alcohol intake. The guidelines also highlight the value of breastfeeding, and of preparing and storing food safely. Moderating sugar and fat intake—especially saturated fat—is also a key component of Australian dietary guidelines.
Common knowledge you would think right? It's something that you hear during your Phys Ed
class or from your health conscious parents. Chapter 6 of the Aust. Health
2008 provides a health assessment on the 25-64 year old range.
Health risk and protective factors vary across the 25–64 years age group by sex (Table6.12). In 2004–05, levels of excess body weight for this group were high. Almost two-thirds(64%) of males in this group were overweight or obese and for females this proportion was 42%. One quarter (25%) were current smokers. Alcohol intake at risky or high-risk levels Australia’s health 2008 was relatively uncommon, but still a concern—in the 2004–05 NHS, 17%
of males and 13% of females reported consuming alcohol at levels that are considered risky
to health.Dietary patterns are also of concern: less than 15% in this group eat the recommended daily serves of vegetables. Fruit consumption estimates are more positive, with 46% of males and 60% of females eating the recommended two or more serves per day. The majority of people in the age group (67.5%) undertook some form of exercise for sport, recreation or fitness in the 2 week period before the survey, and one-third reported exercising at low levels or being sedentary.
Shocked? We are becoming a nation of fatty fat fats!!! Compounded with this article from
SMH, Australia pips US as world's fattest nation, it does make you wonder when the country is going to go belly up!
So in relation to food consumption, what should we be eating you ask. As a guide, the National Health and Medical Research Council provides a pamphlet outlining a dietary recommendation.
Should a person be constrained by financial limits, its evident that it can be more difficult to incorporate a healthier diet. An example can be seen through the bread selection. For $1.11 you can pick up a generic white loaf of bread. Having white bread is great and all, but when compared to the more wholesome Burgen Rye bread which has a significant portion of fibre and less sugars, it becomes apparent that there are better choices. At $4.76 for a loaf it does get a tad expensive. But what is the cost of good health? Its immeasurable! Being in good health means that you can avoid sick days off work, getting out to explore the great outdoors, physical activities with the children and having greater self confidence of your image.
So have you considered what you eat? Do you come close to the dietary standards? Have a think over what you have eaten this past couple of days and how it stacks up.
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