There may be some differences between Australia's dietary guidelines and your intended country of practice.
The Colombian Family's Healthy Plate 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.
Fats and sugars are grouped as a separate category.
Legumes are not included in the vegetable/fruit category.
Last date guideline was reviewed/updated:
2020
Date accessed:
02/2023
Language:
Infographic available in Spanish only
Key evidence that influence the food recommendation:
GABA: Guías alimentarias basadas en alimentos
Dietary Guidelines based in foods (documentation)
Encuesta Nacional de Situación Nutricional (ENSIN)
National Survey of Nutritional Situation
Are there modified versions for certain major cultural groups?
None identified
Guiding Principles:
Eat fresh and varied foods as Indicated by the the Colombian Healthy Family Plate
To promote the health of muscles, bones and teeth, consume daily milk or alternative dairy and egg
For good digestion and prevention of heart disease, include in each meal whole fruits and fresh vegetables
To supplement your diet, eat at least twice a week legumes such as beans, lentils, peas and chickpeas
To prevent anaemia, boys, girls, adolescents and young women should eat visceras once a week
To maintain a healthy weight, reduce consumption of “packaged products”,fast foods , sodas and sugary drinks
To have normal blood pressure, reduce the consumption of salt and foods such as meats sausages, canned and packaged products high in sodium
Take care of your heart, eat avocado, peanuts and nuts, decrease consumption of vegetable oil and margarine, avoid animal fats such as butter and lard
For the pleasure of living healthy perform physical activity regularly
The following information can also be found in the dietary guidelines:
Sugar/added sugar/ free sugar consumption
Salt consumption
Saturated fat consumption
Processed food
Physical activity
Pregnancy and breastfeeding adaptation
Reduced fat options for dairy
Fibre consumption
The standard serve size is not consistently mentioned in the dietary guideline, please refer to the Manual for Facilitators for more description of serve sizes.
Modified Versions for Subpopulation Groups at Different Ages or Life Stages