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Healthy eating quiz for adults

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.
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Healthy ranges for BMI and waist circumference

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

Taking patient centred measurements

A webpage and video discussing how to take patient measurements (weight, waist circumference) in a sensitive and non-stigmatising manner. Webpage includes considerations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
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Factsheets

Physical activity stage of change (Patient readiness)

Flowchart to assess patients' readiness to start or maintain physical activity. Includes strategies to help patients in each stage of change. (PDF, 96.5MB)
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Ask: Starting the conversation about weight

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.
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Healthy behaviours

Find insightful articles on healthy behaviours. Healthy eating, physical activity, and wellbeing.

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Healthy eating
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Fuel your day: How vegetables can boost energy

Good nutrition is essential for fuelling our daily lives. Eating a balanced diet that contains a wide variety of vegetables
Physical activity
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Movement for the mind: How physical activity benefits your brain

Your brain responds to physical activity in ways that can improve your mood, focus, sleep, and long-term health.
Healthy eating
Customer receiving takeaway food out of a drive thru window

Ditch the takeaway: How to eat cheaper and healthier at home

Swapping takeaway for home cooking could be one of the simplest ways to save money, support your mental health and
Physical activity
Adolescent girls playing AFL on a field

How will you move today? Free and low-cost ideas for teens

We all know that being active is good for us, and finding ways to move that you enjoy makes it
Healthy eating
Two stuffed zucchini slices topped with vegetables, cheese and fresh herbs

Nutrition tips for vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diets

A Vegetarian diet can increase your veggie intake and even help with the prevention of certain diseases.
Wellbeing
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Beat the scroll: Simple ways to break free from your phone

Many of us use our phones far more than we intend, especially when it comes to social media and doom

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