Australian Dietary Guidelines

Endorsed by National Health and Medical Research Council June 1992)

1. Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods.
2. Eat plenty of breads and cereals (preferably wholegrain), vegetables (including legumes), and fruits.
3. Eat a diet low in fat and, in particular, low in saturated fat.
4. Maintain a healthy body weight by balancing physical activity and food intake.
5. If you drink alcohol, limit your intake.
6. Eat only moderate amount of sugars and foods containing added sugars.
7. Choose low salt foods and use salt sparingly.
8. Encourage and support breastfeeding.

Guidelines on specific nutrients

1. Eat foods containing calcium. This is particularly important for girls and women.
2. Eat foods containing iron. This is particularly important for girls, women, vegetarians and athletes.

Download full report (PDF) of the Dietary Guidelines for Australians. National Health and Medical Research Council.