Appetite for life has been developed for use by health and community workers who have direct contact with older people living independently (people over the age of 65). This webpage provides links to download information on practical food ideas, nutrition for managing health conditions, and staying active.

A webpage and video to help health professionals understand weight stigma, and the importance of asking permission to talk about weight with patients. Includes considerations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

A website with an interactive BMI calculator and supporting information about healthy weight ranges.

A guide to help older Australians achieve adequate physical activity to achieve good health as they age. (PDF, 1.3MB)

A brochure outlining advice on the recommended serving sizes and types of food that adults should eat for health and wellbeing. (PDF, 2.4MB)

The Healthy Eating Quiz (HEQ) is a brief and easy to use diet quality assessment tool that is designed to provide feedback on how food intake aligns with foods recommended in the Australian Dietary Guidelines. Consumers create a free account to receive personalised support and recommended recipes.

A webpage with dietary guidelines and information for older adults.

A webpage with information on healthy ranges for BMI and waist circumference. This webpage also discusses some exceptions to healthy BMI ranges.

A paper that provides guidelines for screening for undernutrition in general practice and suggests strategies to address undernutrition in older patients.

eLearning modules for health professionals to learn about the nutrition needs of older people, common nutrition issues and how to manage them.

These National guidelines provide information on how much physical activity older Australians (65 years and over) should aim for each day.

Flowchart to assess patients’ readiness to start or maintain physical activity. Includes strategies to help patients in each stage of change. (PDF, 96.5MB)