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Unit 3: Food in daily life - AoS 2 Food choice, health and wellbeing
Quick questions on Australian eating patterns and diet-related disease for VCE Food Studies Unit 3 AoS 2
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What are discretionary foods?Show answer
Discretionary foods are foods and drinks that are not necessary for a healthy diet and are high in saturated fat, added sugar, added salt or alcohol, while being low in beneficial nutrients. Examples include soft drinks, confectionery, chips, biscuits, cakes, processed meats and fried takeaway. In the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating they sit outside the main plate because they should be eaten only sometimes and in small amounts. They contribute a large share of Australians' energy intake, which is a major concern for public health.
What are the link to diet-related conditions?Show answer
Dietary patterns, not single foods, drive long-term health. A pattern high in discretionary foods and low in vegetables, wholegrains and fibre, combined with low physical activity, raises the risk of several conditions:
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