Publication list

Profile of the nutritional status of children and adolescents

The Profile of nutritional status of children and adolescents presents new analysis on data from the 1995 National Nutrition Survey. This preparatory analysis calculated baseline statistics that may be compared with new results from the 2007 Kids Eat, Kids Play survey. This report shows compiled 1995 data based on recommendations made in the 2005 Nutrient Reference Values. This report will be relevant anyone interested in children's nutrition at the population level, policy makers and researchers.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 15 May 2007; ISBN-13 978-1-74024-687-3; AIHW cat. no. PHE 89; 24pp.; INTERNET ONLY

Australian Diet Quality Index Project

Authored by AIHW.

Published 23 February 2007; AIHW cat. no. PHE 85; 30pp.; INTERNET ONLY

Towards national indicators for food and nutrition: an AIHW view: reporting against the Dietary Guidelines for Australian Adults

Towards National Indicators for Food and Nutrition-an AIHW view provides an overview of existing measures for monitoring food and nutrition in Australia, relevant to the Dietary Guidelines for Australian Adults. The aim of the report is to contribute to food and nutrition monitoring and surveillance in Australia through informing indicator development and future data collection. The report also provides a status report on the nutrition of Australians.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 24 February 2006; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 545 6; AIHW cat. no. PHE 70; 132pp.; $35.00

A guide to instruments for monitoring food intake, food habits and dietary change

Food and Nutrition Monitoring Unit working paper no. 96

Current until 1 July 1997.

Authored by Coles-Rutishauser I.

Published 1 July 1996; OUT OF PRINT

Apparent consumption of nutrients: Sources and structure of the database

This publication gives users of the Apparent Consumption series an understanding of the sources and structure of the Apparent Consumption database and how it is used to generate the nutrient data.

Authored by Lester I & Coles-Rutishauser I.

Published 1 July 1996; ISBN-13 978 0 642 24499 4; AIHW cat. no. AIHW 410; 34pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Monitoring food habits and food security Australia 1995-96

Food and Nutrition Monitoring Unit working paper no. 96

Examines a study which aimed to obtain data on food security and a limited number of food habits to determine the extent of differences, in food habit and food security, between major sub-groups within the Australian population. Current until 1 June 1997.

Authored by Coles-Rutishauser I & Penm R.

Published 1 June 1996; AIHW cat. no. AIHW 428; 61pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Food and nutrition monitoring news, No. 6

Newsletter of the AIHW's former Nutrition Monitoring Unit.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 1 March 1996; AIHW cat. no. AIHW F06; 4pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Scanned Retail Sales Data: An Assessment of their Potential for Nutrition Monitoring

A joint Deakin Institute of Human Nutrition and AIHW publication.

Authored by Dobson A.

Published 1 January 1996; 109pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Australia's food and nutrition

At 347 pages this report contains essential reading for nutritionists, dietitians, health educators and other teaching personnel, as well as professionals in the agriculture, food and health industries. Information presented includes: the effects of the political, physical and social nature of Australia on nutrition; the structure of the food supply and how food is bought and sold; knowledge, beliefs and attitudes to food; what people do and don't eat, and possible reasons for their choices; what (besides nutrients) is in our food; nutritional status and its role in health and ill-health; and how the food and nutrition system can be monitored. The text is backed by 33 charts, 76 tables and 13 special information boxes. A comprehensive index and glossary, and extensive reference lists, are also included.

Authored by Lester I.

Published 1 July 1994; ISBN-13 978 0 644 32478 6; ABS cat. no. 8904.0; AusInfo cat. no. AGPS 93 2146 X; 347pp.; OUT OF PRINT

National Health Program: Improved Nutrition

Authored by AIHW.

Published 1 September 1989; 116pp.; OUT OF PRINT