Nutrition

• Eat Well South Australia Public Health Nutrition Action Plan 2006-2008 (1.78Mb pdf)

• Go for 2 fruit & 5 veg® every day (Go for 2&5®)

• Healthy Food in South Australian Health Facilities
  As part of the South Australian Government’s commitment to preventing overweight and obesity, a policy is being developed to ensure healthy food is available for staff and visitors in all South Australian Government health services and facilities, including central and regional offices.
  
  The Minister for Health released a discussion paper, Healthy Food in South Australian Health Facilities (241Mb pdf) in January 2008.
  
  The consultation period (February and March 2008) involved information sessions in both the metropolitan and country regions as well as a food industry briefing. Work to finalise the policy continues.
   

• Breastfeeding
  Breastfeeding is a major determinant of infant health. In particular exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months has a positive impact on the incidence of gastrointestinal and respiratory illness which can affect a baby’s ability to thrive. Low birth weight and failure to thrive are linked to the onset of obesity and chronic disease later in life. Breastfeeding offers immunological protection and is particularly important for pre-term and low birth weight babies offering protection for these vulnerable infants.