NOT enough vegetables and too much junk food - that's the
worrying state of Australians' health, as revealed in a new
report from the Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing.
And another study has revealed what most restaurateurs already
know - that Australians are eating out less and, when they do,
they are opting for lower cost takeaways and dine-in meals. The
health report showed that 36% of Australians' food energy intake
came from treat foods such as chips, takeaway and cakes and soft
drinks, while nine out of 10 Australians do not eat the
recommended five serves of vegetables each day. Dieticians
Association of Australia spokeswoman and accredited dietician
Lisa Renn said that while the report confirmed existing
knowledge, she was concerned about Australian eating habits.
"Australians definitely aren't eating enough vegetables and we
know that if you do have enough vegetables, it reduces the risk
of chronic diseases and obesity, which also can cause problems
like heart disease," she said. "Another