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chapter 7: targets of health promotion in Australia
why is smoking targeted?
in 2016, almost 15000 people died as a result of smoking.
those in low SES are most vulnerable
41% of indigenous Australians are daily smokers
effectiveness in health promotion:
since 1976, smoking has decreased by 17% in males and 21% in females
QUIT and links to the Ottawa charter:
-has developed personal skills by increasing knowledge on the dangers of smoking through its media campaigns
-has created a supportive environment by providing Quitline and QuitCoach
-has helped build healthy public policy by working with governments to change laws on smoking in public places
indigenous health promotion
closing the gap:
strategy implemented by the government, aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of indigenous people by closing the gap in:
-life expectancy
-child mortality
-education achievement
-employment opportunities
learn earn legend:
-closing the gap initiative.
-reflects build healthy public policy:
funded by the federal government.
-strengthen community action:
programs are delivered by community leaders, sport stars, and everyday 'local legends,' respected and admired by young Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people. these groups are working together to improve health outcomes
the Australian dietary guidelines
to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and chose amounts of nutritious foods and drinks to meet your energy needs
enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from the five food groups everyday including:
-plenty of vegetables, including different types and colours, and legumes/beans
-fruit
-gain (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain and/or high in cereal fibre varieties
-lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds, and legumes/beans
-milk, yogurt, cheese and/or their alternatives, mostly reduced fat (reduced fat milks are not suitable for children under 2 years old)
-drink plenty of water
limit intake of foods containing saturated fats, added salt, added sugars and alcohol
encourage, support and promote breastfeeding
care for your food; prepare and store it safety
nutrition australia
non-profit community-based organisation that promotes healthy eating and physical activity
some of the work nutrition Australia includes:
-developing the healthy eating pyramid
-delivering the healthy eating advisory service in Victoria
-running national nutrition week
-conducting nutrition seminars, cooking demonstrations and workshops
-making recipes, educational resources and factsheets available for the general public
healthy eating pyramid is a visual guide to the types and proportion of foods that individuals should consume each day for good health
challenges in dietary change
allergies and intolerances:
an intolerance to milk may affect adequate calcium levels for good health
education, nutrition knowledge and cooking skills:
people may lack the knowledge to read food labels correctly or lack the skills to make healthy meals
food marketing:
foods high in fat, salt and sugar are aggressively marketed in the media
food security:
people on low incomes may not be able to afford nutritious foods. eg- fresh fruits and vegetables
time constraints and convince:
people who are time poor may rely on readily prepared or fast foods that are often high in fat, salt and sugar
personal preference:
people may like the taste of foods high in fat, salt and sugar