BACKGROUND: Dietary guidelines are designed to assist people to make appropriate food choices to reduce their risk of diet-related diseases. In 2013, the Australian Dietary Guidelines were updated and now includes food group recommendations for two groups of older Australians (51-70 years and 70+ years), where previously only one older age group existed (60+ years). OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to raise awareness among general practitioners (GPs) about the latest Australian Dietary Guidelines and to identify relevant resources that will help GPs provide up-to-date dietary advice for older patients. DISCUSSION: The 2013 Australian Guide to Healthy Eating visually represents the proportions of the five food groups recommended for daily consumption. The Recommended Dietary Intake for some nutrients is higher for older people, compared with the general adult population. Older people often turn to their GP for nutritional advice.
BACKGROUND: Dietary guidelines are designed to assist people to make appropriate food choices to reduce their risk of diet-related diseases. In 2013, the Australian Dietary Guidelines were updated and now includes food group recommendations for two groups of older Australians (51-70 years and 70+ years), where previously only one older age group existed (60+ years). OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to raise awareness among general practitioners (GPs) about the latest Australian Dietary Guidelines and to identify relevant resources that will help GPs provide up-to-date dietary advice for older patients. DISCUSSION: The 2013 Australian Guide to Healthy Eating visually represents the proportions of the five food groups recommended for daily consumption. The Recommended Dietary Intake for some nutrients is higher for older people, compared with the general adult population. Older people often turn to their GP for nutritional advice.
Authors: Jonine Jancey; Anne-Marie Holt; Andy Lee; Deborah Kerr; Suzanne Robinson; Li Tang; A S Anderson; Andrew P Hills; Peter Howat Journal: Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act Date: 2017-07-11 Impact factor: 6.457
Authors: Doris Y P Leung; Hui-Lin Cheng; Stefanos Tyrovolas; Angel S K Tang; Justina Y W Liu; Mimi M Y Tse; Claudia K Y Lai; Alex Molassiotis Journal: Nutrients Date: 2021-12-10 Impact factor: 5.717