Nutrition
The relationship between diet and health is irrefutable. Good nutrition
makes a major contribution to an individual's growth and development,
general physical and mental health and quality of life. Poor nutrition
and related factors contribute significantly to chronic disease. Investing
in nutrition can reduce human suffering and reduced rates of diet-related
illness. Sound nutrition can also have major economic and social benefits.
Eat Well NSW: Strategic Directions for Public
Health Nutrition 2003-2007 - PDF provides a clear statement of NSW
Health's priorities for public health nutrition in NSW. Its purpose is
to guide measurable population food and nutrition improvements. These
priorities are:
- Promoting healthy weight;
- Promoting increased consumption of vegetables and fruit;
- Promoting breastfeeding;
- Achieving improved food security;
- Achieving effective and sustainable action in public health nutrition.
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