Promoting healthy eating: from farm to plate

This dynamic course delves into the Australian food system, tracing the journey and impact of food from production to consumption and different considerations along the way. You will gain insight into the factors influencing access to fresh and nutritious foods, such as socioeconomic barriers and geographic disparities. The course also covers fundamental nutrition principles, including the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the essentials of balanced nutrition.

Who is this for?

This course is designed for health professionals and community workers actively promoting nutrition and healthy eating habits among individuals. 

You will learn

You will explore the intricacies of the Australian food system, including the journey of food from production to consumption including the various factors influencing access to fresh and nutritious foods, socioeconomic barriers and geographic disparities. This course also delves into the fundamentals of nutrition, covering the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the principles of balanced nutrition. You will gain practical insights into supporting clients in making informed and sustainable food choices that align with dietary guidelines and how to address common challenges and barriers to healthy eating. 

Topics

• Introduction to the Australian food system 
• Details of each step of the Australian food system 
• Barriers to accessing fresh and nutritious food for Australian’s  
• An in-depth explanation of the Australian guide to healthy eating  
• Considerations and putting it all into practice with clients 

Who developed this course?

This course has been developed and rigorously validated by a team of industry professionals, comprising of dietitians and nutritionists. Their collective expertise ensures that the content is comprehensive, evidence-based, and tailored to meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy. 

What can you do next?

We provide health education for everyone, from health professionals to kids and families. All of our online courses are easy to access and interactive! Browse our suite of online courses for different learners: access here.

We have over 15 years of experience providing health education and training to over 100,000 Australians. We are driven by the belief that everyone should have access to better health. So, we created the Better Health Hub. It is a home of trustworthy, evidence-based information and resources for all.