There is increased focus on food and nutrition in today’s society. Guests and staff at your resort will expect healthy food choices to be readily available. Healthy menu options can be great tasting, simple to prepare, cost effective and attractively presented. Additionally, it may be necessary to prepare food for those with special dietary needs from time to time.
Nutrition Australia has a range of great menu suggestions, as well as fact sheets and recommended publications for good nutrition in children, teenagers and adults.
The Dietitians Association of Australia now has a 'Smart Eating' section on their website which gives general nutritional information as well as recipe ideas and a dietary self-assessment tool.
Foodwatch also has some great recipe ideas, as well as tips on how to read (and interpret) food labels.
National Heart Foundation offers detailed information regarding 'The Tick Program', including which products are the best to purchase.
Healthy Eating Club is full of general nutrition information as well as on-line tools to assess body mass index, physical activity and food variety. There is also a special section for children.
Formula for Life is packed with healthy living ideas including a diet analysis tool, recipe ideas and a special section vegetables (availability, nutrition, storage, preparation etc.)
Where guests or staff have specific dietary requirements it is important to gather as much information from the individual as possible (including suggestions from their own dietitian/nutritionist if possible).
The following websites and references may also prove useful:
Diabetes Australia provides basic information on diabetes (Type1, Type2 and Gestational), as well as links to the websites of the state branches of Diabetes Australia, and the International Diabetes Institute.
National Heart Foundation looks specifically at cardiovascular disease (heart disease) which includes risk factors such as high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Cancer Council of Victoria has information on many cancers including the link between bowel cancer and nutrition.
The Gut Foundation contains a basic overview of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (eg: ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), diverticular disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, indigestion/heartburn, milk allergy/intolerance and colorectal/bowel cancer. There is also information on how to order publications relating to these issues.
The Coeliac Society of Australia website looks at coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformus. Both of these conditions require lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet.
The Dietitians Association of Australia lists Accredited Practicing Dietitians (APD's) who can be contacted for detailed information on diet and nutrition.
"Nutrition Manual"
Contains comprehensive information on a range of special diets, including menu suggestions for each. A useful addition to any commercial kitchen.
Available from The Dietitians Association of Australia (WA Branch)
Tel: (08) 9444 5127
"Eat Well Queensland 2002 - 2012: Smart Eating for a Healthier State"
A strategy designed to improve the health and well-being of all Queenslanders through better food and nutrition. This complements the national public health nutrition strategy, "Eat Well Australia".
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