NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Resources by topic << back to list of topics Nutrition Title Are you drinking enough water? Publication no. BHC - 3055 Publication date 30/06/1997 Review date 02/03/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to the health benefits of water. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Breastfeeding: Best for Babies and Mothers Publication no. DOH - 7595 Publication date 01/09/2005 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Guide to breastfeeding, including its benefits for both babies and mothers, and how to overcome common problems. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Caffeine and your health Publication no. BHC - 4630 Publication date 30/03/1998 Review date 12/12/2005 Author NSW Health Summary How caffeine, found in coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa and in cola drinks, can affect health. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Cholesterol - too much is dangerous. Samoan and Tongan Food. Publication no. BHC - 5895 Publication date 01/05/2001 Review date 10/03/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Information for people from the Samoan and Tongan communities on how eating the right food and physical activity can reduce cholesterol. Languages English, Samoan, Tongan Title Cholesterol and Tryglicerides Publication no. AHS - 7795 Publication date 01/06/2005 Review date Author Nutrition and Dietetics Summary Guide to the causes of high levels of cholesterol and trigycerides and how to reduce them. Languages English, Spanish Title Cholesterol: too much is dangerous. Asian foods Publication no. BHC - 5875 Publication date 01/05/2001 Review date 10/03/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A guide for Asian communities on how to reduce the risk of high cholesterol levels with healthy eating and physical activity. Languages Chinese, English, Khmer, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese Title Cholesterol: too much is dangerous. European and Middle Eastern foods Publication no. BHC - 5880 Publication date 01/05/2001 Review date 10/03/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Information for European, Indian and Middle Eastern communities on how eating the right food and physical activity can reduce cholesterol. Languages Arabic, Assyrian, Bosnian, Croatian, Czech, English, Farsi, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Macedonian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish Title Drinking alcohol: how much is healthy? Publication no. BHC - 5375 Publication date 13/09/1999 Review date 17/09/2003 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to safe drinking. Includes information on standard drinks, alcohol and driving, and a quiz to help you look at your own drinking habits and see if they're causing problems. Languages Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Eating well to prevent heart disease and stroke Publication no. AHS - 7080 Publication date 02/05/2003 Review date Author SWSAHS Summary A guide to healthy eating to prevent heart disease and stroke. Includes eating tips for lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, controlling blood sugar and losing weight. Languages Arabic, English, Vietnamese Title Facts on Dietary Fats Publication no. AHS - 7800 Publication date 01/06/2005 Review date Author Nutrition and Dietetics Summary Guide to understanding the different fats we eat, including how to choose healthy fats and how to reduce cholesterol. Languages English, Spanish Title Fitting more fruit and vegetables into your diet Publication no. BHC - 5350 Publication date 09/08/1999 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Why it's good to eat more fruit and vegetables each day. Includes a guide to easy ways to include more of these foods in your diet. Languages Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Fruit and Vegetable fact sheets Publication no. DOH - 7950 Publication date 01/02/2007 Review date 01/02/2010 Author NSW Health Summary Eating plenty of fruit and vegies not only contributes to good health, but also protects against a number of diseases and helps maintain a healthy weight. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Good reasons to eat more fish Publication no. BHC - 4490 Publication date 23/02/1998 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary How fish can help protect against diseases such as heart disease and stroke. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Health Promotion Survey - Parent's Foods Survey Publication no. AHS - 7720 Publication date 01/04/2004 Review date Author SWSAHS - Health Promotion Team / Dietetics Summary Survey for parents about children's fruit and vegetable intake. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Hindi, Serbian, Spanish, Vietnamese Title Healthy food + active lifestyle = happy life for my family Publication no. AHS - 5865 Publication date 01/01/2001 Review date 16/09/2003 Author CSAHS Summary A guide to healthy eating and physcial activity for Arabic speakers and their families. Languages Arabic, English Title Helping children maintain a healthy weight Publication no. BHC - 5700 Publication date 01/12/2000 Review date 10/03/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A parents' guide to helping children avoid weight problems. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Greek, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How diet can prevent birth defects Publication no. BHC - 3460 Publication date 28/08/1995 Review date 15/11/2001 Author NSW Health Summary Why the the B vitamin folate is important for helping to prevent t some birth defects. How pregnant women and women planning to have children can make sure they get enough folate. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How healthy is a vegetarian diet? Publication no. BHC - 3340 Publication date 05/02/1996 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary How to eat a healthy vegetarian diet without missing out on important nutrients. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How much meat do you really need? Publication no. BHC - 4960 Publication date 10/08/1998 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to making meat part of a healthy, balanced diet. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How to pack a healthy lunchbox for children under five Publication no. BHC - 5575 Publication date 01/05/2000 Review date 10/03/2005 Author NSW Health Summary How to pack a healthy lunchbox for children under five. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Vietnamese Title It's good thinking to start with breakfast Publication no. BHC - 5125 Publication date 15/02/1999 Review date 28/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Why eating the right breakfast contributes to good health. Easy breakfast ideas for people in a hurry. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Lunchbox checklist Publication no. AHS - 7725 Publication date 01/05/2005 Review date Author SWSAHS - Health Promotion Team / Dietetics Summary Check list to help children understand which foods make up a healthy lunch box Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Hindi, Serbian, Spanish, Vietnamese Title Making food fun for children and parents Publication no. BHC - 3415 Publication date 23/10/1995 Review date 10/03/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Tips to help parents avoid feeding problems with young children. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Nutrition for Kids Publication no. AHS - 7640 Publication date 01/02/2005 Review date Author Bankstown Community Health, Nutrition team Summary Information for parents and carers on healthy food for children Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Planning a pregnancy? Things to do before you conceive Publication no. BHC - 5445 Publication date 01/01/2000 Review date 21/09/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to the things women can do before they conceive to protect their baby's health. Includes information about immunity to rubella, eating a healthy diet, and avoiding alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Greek, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title School canteen parent information Publication no. SWS - 7930 Publication date 19/12/2006 Review date 19/01/2007 Author SWAHS Summary Information on healthy diets for schools kids Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Filipino, Samoan, Tongan, Turkish Title Teach your baby to drink from a cup Publication no. AHS - 7845 Publication date 01/10/2005 Review date Author Bankstown Community Nutrition Team Summary A guide to help parents to teach your baby to drink from a cup (6 to 18 months) Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Vietnamese Title The Australian Guide to Health Eating Publication no. OTH - 7850 Publication date 01/07/1998 Review date Author Children's Health Development Foundation (SA) and Deakin University (VIC) Summary Pie chart, replacing the Healthy Food Pyramid. Languages English, Tamil Title The right food can add life to your years Publication no. BHC - 5145 Publication date 15/03/1999 Review date 10/07/2001 Author NSW Health Summary How choosing the right food can improve health in older people. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, English, Italian, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title What is food security? Publication no. AHS - 7270 Publication date 01/10/2004 Review date Author SWSAHS Summary A brief explanation about what 'food security' means. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Serbian, Spanish, Vietnamese