Revision of NHMRC Dietary Guidelines and the Core Food Groups

In 2006 the National Health and Medical Research Council ( NHMRC) released Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand Including Recommended Dietary Intakes ( NRVs) (1). Funding has been provided to update the Core Food Groups;Dietary Guidelines for  Older Australians, For Children and Adolescents and Adults; and the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating to bring them in line with the NRVs.

Public consultations will be undertaken during the reviews. A new dietary guideline will be developed for pregnant and breast feeding women. It is expected that the Core Food  Groups will be released in 2009 and the revised dietary guidelines in 2010. Further information can be obtained from the NHMRC website www.nhmrc.gov.au or by emailing dietaryguidelines@nhmrc.gov.au

Reference

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) 2006. Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand Including Recommended Dietray Intakes , Canberra