There may be some differences between Australia's dietary guidelines and your intended country of practice.
Brunei's National Dietary Guideline is shown below, along with the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE) as a comparison. Do take note of the key differences between the two guides!
Key differences compared to AGHE
Fruits and vegetables are grouped together.
Cooking oil is included as part of the plate.
Legumes are not listed as vegetables.
Last date guideline was reviewed/updated:
2020
Date accessed:
02/2023
Language:
Infographic available in English only
Key evidence that influence the food recommendation:
National Nutritional Status Survey (NNSS, 2009)
National Health and Nutritional Status Survey (NHANSS, 2010)
Global School Health Surveys (2014)
Cancer Registry (2015)
Health Information Booklet (2015)
Are there modified versions for certain major cultural groups?
None identified
Guiding Principles:
Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods daily from the five food groups within the recommended amount
Maintain calorie intake balanced with regular physical activity to keep body weight in a healthy range
Limit intake of fatty foods and use the recommended cooking oil sparingly
Reduce intake of sugary foods and beverages, salt and sauces in cooking and food preparations, and choose foods with less salt
Practice exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and continue breastfeeding until two years while giving nutritious, complementary foods from six months of age
Ensure food and beverages are prepared hygienically, as well as clean and safe to consume
Read and understand food labels to make healthier choices
The following information can also be found in the dietary guidelines:
Food safety
Sugar/added sugar/ free sugar consumption
Salt consumption
Saturated fat consumption
Physical activity
Pregnancy and breastfeeding adaptation
Reduced fat options for dairy
BMI/ weight recommendations/ range
Serve and portion is not consistently mentioned in the dietary guideline, Brunei key recommendation on fruits and vegetables is based on WHO recommendation of at least 400g of fruits and vegetables per day (WHO/FAO, 2003).
Modified Versions for Subpopulation Groups at Different Ages or Life Stages
Other Resources
Brunei Darussalam National Hypertention Guideline (updated 2019)
Brunei Darussalam Nationa, Hyperlipidemia Guideline (updated 2022)
National Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Health Failure in Adults