Nutrition Education Materials
These nutrition education materials are designed for members of the public and provide nutritional information about a range of topics. The information contained within the NEMO resources is general in nature, and should be used in conjunction with individualised dietary advice from a Dietitian or other qualified health professional.
You can find the information you need by either using the “filter by category” drop-down menu, or the search bar
| Title | Author | |
|---|---|---|
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander | ||
Growing Strong
| Queensland Health | |
| Healthy eating for breastfeeding mums | Apunipima Cape York Health Council | |
| Healthy eating for pregnant mums | Apunipima Cape York Health Council | |
Action based resources | ||
| Assessing a consumer's diet | NEMO Mental Health Group | |
| Diabetes | NEMO Mental Health Group | |
Allergy/intolerance | ||
| Dietary avoidance for food allergy - information sheets | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology & Allergy (ASCIA) | |
| Food allergy information | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology & Allergy (ASCIA) | |
| Information about other adverse reactions in foods | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology & Allergy (ASCIA) | |
| Nip Allergies in the Bub | National Allergy Strategy | |
| Nip Allergies in the Bub | National Allergy Strategy | |
Antenatal nutrition and infant feeding | ||
| Diabetes in Pregnancy Videos | Menzies – school of health research | |
Growing Strong
| Queensland Health | |
| Healthy eating for breastfeeding mums | Apunipima Cape York Health Council | |
| Healthy eating for pregnant mums | Apunipima Cape York Health Council | |
| How your body works – gestational diabetes | Queensland Government; Diabetes QLD | |
Approved Materials | ||
| An Integrated Approach for Tackling Childhood Overweight and Obesity in Queensland It is the state’s first evidence-based paediatric framework for addressing the issue of overweight and obesity among children and young people. The document includes: Overview, Model of Care and Toolkit, with key resources and references that can be used by all clinicians across all levels of the health care system. | Paediatric Obesity Working Group, Queensland Child and Youth Clinical Network. | |
| Beyond the Blender | Griffiths University Master of Speech Pathology Students | |
| Blood pressure and your health | Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute | |
| Bone health and Cystic Fibrosis | NEMO Cystic Fibrosis Group | |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Talk – Eating for a healthy heart 45min presentation developed for the cardiac rehabilitation program broadly covering healthy heart eating principles. | NEMO Cardiovascular Group | |
| CF Bites: Snacks & Meal ideas for people with Cystic Fibrosis | Cystic Fibrosis Western Australia | |
| Constipation: Managing different causes | NEMO Oncology Group | |
| Controlling fluid intake in heart failure | NEMO Cardiovascular Group | |
| Controlling fluid intake This resource is for people with kidney disease who need to follow a fluid allowance or fluid restriction. Healthy kidneys remove extra fluid from the body. In kidney disease, a build-up of fluid can occur. | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Cooking and recipe idea videos for people with Cystic Fibrosis | Cystic Fibrosis Western Australia | |
| Cost saving meal tips | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| Crohn’s disease and exclusive enteral nutrition | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Cystic Fibrosis and gene modulator therapy nutrition considerations | NEMO Cystic Fibrosis Group | |
| Cystic Fibrosis and high energy diet | NEMO Cystic Fibrosis Group | |
| Cystic Fibrosis and salt replacement therapy for adults | NEMO Cystic Fibrosis Group | |
| Cystic Fibrosis and sports nutrition | NEMO Cystic Fibrosis Group | |
| Cystic Fibrosis nutrition record | NEMO Cystic Fibrosis Group | |
| Cystic Fibrosis related diabetes | NEMO Cystic Fibrosis Group | |
| Cystic Fibrosis traveller's guide to nutrition, The | NEMO Cystic Fibrosis Group | |
| Diet After Bariatric Surgery - Stage 1 Fluids | NEMO Bariatric Surgery Group | |
| Diet After Bariatric Surgery - Stage 2 Puree | NEMO Bariatric Surgery Group | |
| Diet After Bariatric Surgery - Stage 3 Soft | NEMO Bariatric Surgery Group | |
| NEMO Bariatric Surgery Group | ||
| Diet After Bariatric Surgery – Overview | NEMO Bariatric Surgery Group | |
| Diet after stroke | Stroke Foundation | |
| Diet and diverticular disease | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Diet before bariatric surgery - pre-op Very Low Energy Diet (VLED) | NEMO Bariatric Surgery Group | |
| Diet following insertion of upper gastrointestinal (GI) stent (PDF 85 kB) | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Diet strategies for managing dumping syndrome after bariatric surgery | NEMO Bariatric Surgery Group | |
| Dietary avoidance for food allergy | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| dieting cycle, the | NEMO Weight Management Group | |
| Dining out and takeaways for people with kidney disease | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Distal Intestinal Obstruction Syndrome and Cystic Fibrosis for Adults | NEMO Cystic Fibrosis Group | |
| Eating and drinking with Motor Neurone Disease | NEMO Stroke and Neurology Group | |
| Eating for a healthy heart (focus on fats) | Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute | |
| Eating for a healthy heart (healthy dietary patterns) | NEMO Cardiovascular Group | |
| Eating for health, recovery and wellness This video provides nutrition tips from patients and dietitians to support people in the post-acute/post-malnutrition phase. | Queensland Health - Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service | |
| Eating on dialysis | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Eating to prevent another stroke This video provides nutrition tips from patients and dietitians to support people in reducing their risk of having another stroke. | Queensland Health - Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service | |
| Eating Well after a Kidney Transplant | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Eating when it's harder to eat This video provides nutrition tips from patients and dietitians to support people who are struggling to eat enough or are at risk of malnutrition/are malnourished. | Queensland Health - Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service | |
| Eating with short bowel syndrome (small bowel removed with large bowel intact) | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| NEMO Gastroenterology Group | ||
| Food allergy information | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Food and nutrition Video on health eating following stroke recovery. | Stroke Foundation | |
| Food safety | NEMO Mental Health & NEMO Cancer Care Groups | |
| Gastroparesis or delayed gastric emptying | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Gastrostomy Decision Making Tool Co-design of an ALS/MND decision making tool | Dr Anne Hogden | |
| General CF Nutrition for Adults | Cystic Fibrosis Western Australia | |
| Getting started: guidelines for shaping up | NEMO Weight Management Group | |
| Getting the right amount of protein | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Gluten free diet for coeliac disease | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Growing Good Habits - families/consumers | Children’s Health Queensland HHS | |
| Healthy eating after stroke – aphasia friendly | Stroke Foundation | |
| Healthy eating and weight gain during pregnancy | NEMO Cystic Fibrosis Group | |
| Healthy eating for haemodialysis | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Healthy eating for peritoneal dialysis This resource is for people with kidney disease on on peritoneal dialysis (PD). Peritoneal dialysis removes water and waste through a tube in your stomach. It does not completely replace the role of the kidneys, and not all the water and waste is removed. For this reason, diet changes may be needed to help you feel better and for your overall health. | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Healthy eating out, takeaway and convenience meals | NEMO Weight Management Group | |
| Healthy eating when you have high potassium levels | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Healthy eating with a colostomy | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Healthy eating with an ileostomy and output management | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Healthy takeaway guide | NEMO Mental Health Group | |
| Healthy weight resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people | NEMO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Group | |
| Heart Failure Nutrition Talk – Eating for heart health 45min presentation developed for patients with heart failure covering healthy heart eating principles and tailored heart failure recommendations | NEMO Cardiovascular Group | |
| Heart Foundation website | Heart Foundation | |
| Heart friendly high protein high energy (HPHE) diet | NEMO Cardiovascular Group | |
| High energy eating and advanced kidney disease | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| High Energy High Protein Recipes and Meal Ideas for Texture Modified Diets | NEMO Texture Modification Group | |
| High Energy High Protein Recipes and Meal Ideas for Texture Modified Diets | NEMO Texture Modification Group | |
| High Protein High Energy diet | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| High protein high energy eating in hospital | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| High protein high energy ways to gain weight Part 2 (video clip) - full internet access required | Queensland Health – Princess Alexandra Hospital | |
| High protein high energy ways to gain weight Part 1 (video clip) - full internet access required | Queensland Health – Princess Alexandra Hospital | |
| High protein/high energy diet for vegetarians | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| High protein/high energy drinks | NEMO Cancer Care and Nutrition Support Groups | |
| High protein/high energy eating and diabetes | NEMO Cancer Care and Nutrition Support Groups | |
| High protein/high energy plant-based alternatives | NEMO Cystic Fibrosis Group | |
| High protein/high energy recipes | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| Home meal and grocery delivery options | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| Hunger level scale, the | NEMO Weight Management Group | |
| Importance of sleep for a healthy lifestyle | NEMO Weight Management Group | |
| Increasing dietary fibre | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Kidney disease and constipation | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Kidney stones | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Lactose intolerance | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Level 1 - Slightly Thick Fluids | International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) | |
| Level 2 – Mildly Thick Fluids | International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) | |
| Level 3 - Moderately Thick Fluids | International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) | |
| Level 4 – Extremely Thick Fluids | International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) | |
| Loss of appetite | NEMO Cancer Care Group | |
| Low fat diet | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Low fibre diet | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Low Tyramine Diet (Low Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) Diet | NEMO Cancer Care Group and NEMO Mental Health Group | |
| Managing Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Meal planning and preparation for healthy eating at home | NEMO Weight Management Group | |
| Mediterranean-style diet | NEMO Cardiovascular Group | |
| Mediterranean-style diet | NEMO Cardiovascular Group | |
| Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Minced and Moist Diet (IDDSI Level 5) | NEMO Texture Modification Group | |
| Modified fibre diet for the prevention of bowel obstruction (PDF 721 kB) | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| myTube: Feeding in MND Learning about tube feeding in MND/ALS | University of Sheffield | |
| Nausea and vomiting | NEMO Cancer Care Group | |
| Nourishing convenience foods | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| Nutrition after a Whipple's procedure | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Nutrition after fundoplication surgery (PDF 773 kB) | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Nutrition after oesophagectomy (PDF 792 kB) | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Nutrition and Kidney Disease This resource is for people with kidney disease. There is no standard kidney diet, and each person is different. Research findings have changed over the years. Following a healthy dietary pattern e.g. Mediterranean can improve kidney health. | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| NEMO Gastroenterology Group | ||
| Nutrition for wound healing | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| Nutrition Immediately after a Kidney Transplant | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Nutrition in advanced liver disease (long) | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Nutrition in advanced liver disease (long) | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Nutrition in advanced liver disease for weight management | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Nutrition in advanced liver disease for weight management | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Nutrition in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Nutrition post gastrectomy (PDF 56 kB) | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Order form for low FODMAP diet booklet | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) for adults with Cystic Fibrosis | NEMO Cystic Fibrosis Group | |
| Phosphate | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Phosphorus additives | AARD- Auckland Regional Renal Dietitians | |
| Phosphorus and the kidney | AARD- Auckland Regional Renal Dietitians | |
| Pictorial guide to high protein high energy foods | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| Plating it up: the portion guide | Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute | |
| Practical advice about each of the food groups | NHMRC | |
| Puree (IDDSI Level 4) | NEMO Texture Modification Group | |
| Quick and easy meals | NHMRC | |
| Quick tips for a high protein high energy diet | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| Reducing salt for kidney health This resource is for people with kidney disease. All people with kidney disease need to limit the amount of salt they eat. | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Self monitoring for a healthy lifestyle | NEMO Weight Management Group | |
| Shake the habit: ten tips to reduce salt in your diet | VicHealth | |
| Simple swaps to eat less sodium (salt) | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Snack suggestions for kidney patients | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Soft and Bite Sized Diet (IDDSI Level 6) | NEMO Texture Modification Group | |
| Thickened fluids | NEMO Texture Modification Group | |
| Tips for eating well | NHMRC | |
| Understanding Portion Sizes | NEMO Weight Management Group | |
| Useful Websites, Recipes, and Apps for Kidney Health Scan the QR codes or follow the links to learn more about eating well for your kidneys. | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Vegan high protein high energy diet | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| Vitamin and Mineral Recommendations after Bariatric Surgery | NEMO Overweight and Obesity Support group | |
| Vitamin supplementation and Cystic Fibrosis (adults) | NEMO Cystic Fibrosis Group | |
Carbohydrate counting | ||
| Apps and websites for carbohydrate counting | NEMO Diabetes Group | |
| Carbohydrate awareness | Diabetes Australia | |
| Carbohydrate counting booklet | Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute | |
| Carbohydrate counting in grams | Diabetes Australia | |
| Carbohydrate counting using food labels | NEMO Diabetes Group | |
| Daily meal guide (Introducing 10g carb portions) | Diabetes Queensland | |
| Daily meal guide (Introducing 15g carb portions) | Diabetes Queensland | |
| Daily Meal Guide (Introducing carb counting in grams) | Diabetes Queensland | |
Cardiovascular disease | ||
| Blood pressure and your health | Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute | |
| Eating for a healthy heart (focus on fats) | Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute | |
| Fast facts for a strong heart | Apunipima Cape York Health Council | |
Children and adolescents | ||
| Be active – kids and teenagers Resources, programs and facilities to encourage physical activity amongst kids and teenagers. | Queensland Government | |
| feedAustralia Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. Comment: A free online menu planning program designed to assist Early Childhood Education and Care services plan a healthier menu . Access is provided to many seasonal recipe ideas and sample menus. All menus are compliant with Australian Dietary Guidelines. There are options to modify for specific diets and food allergies. Tailored real-time feedback is provided. All electronic menus and recipes developed can be stored. A report can be generated to compare how the service menu meets food group recommendations compared to other services across Australia. This may be used for reporting and accreditation. | Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing | |
| Growing Good Habits - families/consumers Growing good habits is about giving Queensland children the best start in life. Small changes to eating and physical activity habits today will give them the best chance of a healthier tomorrow. | Children’s Health Queensland HHS | |
| Healthy Start to School Kit A healthy start to school has been developed to help schools and staff working in the early childhood setting and outside school hours care services support families to provide healthy eating choices to their children when starting school. | Queensland Government Department of Education and Training | |
| LEAPS (Learning, eating, active play) resources Resources for early years educators focused on integrating the National Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Early Childhood Guidelines into daily activities in childcare and other early childhood education and care services (scroll down to bottom of page to access free resources) | NAQ Nutrition | |
| LEAPS (Learning, eating, active play) training Online professional development for early years educators focused on integrating the National Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Early Childhood Guidelines into daily activities in childcare and other early childhood education and care services. | NAQ Nutrition | |
| PANOSH (Physical Activity and Nutrition Out of School Hours Care Program) Physical Activity and Nutrition Out of School Hours Care Program (PANOSH) resources assisting Outside School Hours Care services to provide healthy and affordable food choices, and to keep children active during afternoon and holidays. | Queensland Health | |
COVID-19 resources | ||
| Food and healthy eating during COVID-19 | Queensland Government - Metro South Health | |
Cystic Fibrosis | ||
| Introducing solids for infants with Cystic Fibrosis | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
| Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) for children and adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
| Salt replacement therapy for children and adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
| Vitamin supplementation and Cystic Fibrosis | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
Diabetes | ||
| Blood glucose levels and exercise | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
| Carbohydrate Counter for Infants and Toddlers | NEMO Paediatric group | |
| Carbohydrate free foods | NEMO Paediatric group | |
| Glycaemic index of foods | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
| Good food for your sugars | Apunipima Cape York Health Council | |
| How your body works – gestational diabetes | Queensland Government; Diabetes QLD | |
| Nutrition for children with Type 1 Diabetes | NEMO Paediatric group | |
| Type 2 Diabetes in young people factsheet | Menzies – school of health research | |
| Youth and families - Living Well with Diabetes’ poster | Menzies – school of health research | |
Dietary guidelines | ||
| Australian dietary guidelines | Queensland Government | |
Egg Allergy | ||
| Egg allergen card | Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia | |
| Egg Allergy Dietary guide | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
Enteral / Parenteral | ||
| Caring for your feeding tube at home This video demonstrates how to give water flushes and syringe feeds via a feeding tube | Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Safety and Quality | |
| Caring for your gastrostomy tube | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| Considering a Gastrostomy Tube? | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| Feeding into your bloodstream (parenteral nutrition) | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| How to give medication through your feeding tube | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| Introduction to Gastrostomy Tubes: Making the decision video | Queensland Health - Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital | |
| My tube feeding plan for home | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| Tube feeding at home using a pump (continuous feeding) | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| Tube feeding at home using gravity (container method) | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| Tube feeding at home using gravity (syringe method) | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
| What you need to know about tube feeding at home | NEMO Nutrition Support Group | |
Exercise/activity | ||
| Blood glucose levels (BGLs) and physical activity | NEMO Diabetes Group | |
| Type 1 diabetes and exercise | NEMO Diabetes Group | |
Fish Allergy | ||
| Fish allergen card | Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia | |
| Fish Allergy Dietary Guide | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
Food Intolerances | ||
| Food Intolerances | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| RPAH Elimination Diet information | Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Allergy Unit | |
| RPAH Elimination Diet Information Contains information about salicylates, amines and glutamates as well as an introduction to the RPAH Elimination Diet. | Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Allergy Unit | |
Food safety | ||
| Growing strong: Keeping food safe | Queensland Government | |
Fussy eaters - Fun not fuss with food | ||
| Guidelines for fussy eating | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
Gastroenterology | ||
| Coeliac disease for children | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
| Diet and lactose intolerance | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
General health resources | ||
| Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) | NSW Government Emergency Care Institute | |
| Increasing dietary fibre | NEMO Gastroenterology Group | |
| Reduce your risk: New national guidelines for alcohol consumption | Department of Health, Australian Government | |
General nutrition | ||
| Fibre for children | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
| Healthy eating and weight control in children | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
| Healthy eating for toddlers | NEMO Paediatric group | |
| Healthy fats for children | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
| How to Make Every Bite Count | Meat and Livestock Australia | |
| Iron for children | NEMO Paediatric group | |
| Promoting a healthy lifestyle Nutrition and physical activity guidelines for children and adolescents | Queensland Government | |
| Recipes for kids Comments: Free to download after registering an account. | Foodbank Western Australia | |
General Population | ||
| Alcohol Alcohol is a drug that affects your body — how you think, feel and behave. Drinking too much can affect your health and disrupt your life. Learn about guidelines to reduce your risk. Find help to reduce your own drinking or support someone close to you. | Australian Government | |
| Australia's physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines and links to brochures, a summary fact sheet for each of the guidelines, tips and ideas for how to be physically active, as well as evidence review reports. | Australian Government Department of Health and Aging | |
| Australian Dietary Guidelines provide advice on eating for health and wellbeing of infants, children and adults | National Health and Medical Research Council and Department of Health and Aging | |
| Be active resources Resources, programs and facilities to encourage physical activity for families, women and girls, kids and teenagers, seniors, people with disabilities and Indigenous people | Queensland Government | |
| Choose Well Live Well Guidelines promote healthy food and drink choices for remote area camp food services. | Workplace Health and Safety Queensland | |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has a wide range of information on the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. | Food Standards Australia New Zealand | |
| Healthier. Happier recipes | Queensland Government | |
Healthier. Happier. Campaign focuses on five key messages:
| Queensland Government | |
| Healthier. Happier. Healthy Families | Queensland Health | |
| How to understand food labels This resource provides information on how to read and understand nutrition information panels, ingredients lists and nutrition claims on packaged foods.. | National Health and Medical Research Council and Department of Health | |
| Importance of sleep for a healthy lifestyle | QH NEMO Weight management Group | |
| Move - Healthier. Happier | Queensland Government | |
| National Health Direct (Healthy Eating) portal The National Health Direct portal provides research, resources and tools for health practitioners as well as patients, including in the area of overweight and obesity. | Department of Health | |
| National Health Star Rating is a quick and easy way to compare the nutritional profile of similar packaged foods. The national public awareness Health Star Rating campaign promotes the use of front of pack health stars on packaged foods. The Health Star Rating system is voluntary for the food industry. | Australian, state and territory governments, and developed in partnership with industry and public health and consumer groups. | |
| National Healthy Weight Guide is a useful resource for the general Australian public and provides background information on healthy weight issues and is a practical tool to assist children, adults and communities in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. | Department of Health | |
| National Healthy Weight Guide – Helping Hand and Getting Support | Department of Health | |
| Work health and wellbeing The Work health and wellbeing toolkit is designed to assist businesses to improve business systems that influence work health and wellbeing. | Queensland Government | |
General Resources | ||
| Allergy Testing | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Allergy Testing Fast Facts | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| ASCIA Dietary Avoidance FAQ | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Cancer Related Lymphoedema and Diet | NEMO Cancer Care Group | |
| Caring for your feeding tube at home This video demonstrates how to give water flushes and syringe feeds via a feeding tube | Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Safety and Quality | |
| Evidence-Based Versus Non-Evidence-Based Tests and Treatment for Allergic Disorders | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Food Allergy FAQ | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Food Allergy Fast Facts | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Food Allergy Testing | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Food safety | NEMO Mental Health & NEMO Cancer Care Groups | |
| Food Safety Guidelines This video demonstrates general food safety practices and special considerations for those undergoing cancer treatment. | Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Safety and Quality | |
| Getting the Right Amount of Protein This resource explains why we need to eat protein. It shows the protein content of common foods to help you reach your protein goal. | NEMO Cancer Care Group | |
| Head and Neck Cancer Australia Resources The Head and Neck Cancer Australia website hosts a comprehensive library of information sheets, animations, videos and podcasts developed and regularly updated by leading Head and Neck Cancer clinicians across Australia and New Zealand with the input of patients and carers. | Head and Neck Cancer Australia | |
| Health eating and breast cancer | Breast Cancer Network Australia | |
General resources | ||
| High protein/high energy eating and diabetes | NEMO Cancer Care and Nutrition Support Groups | |
General Resources | ||
| How to Introduce solids foods to babies for allergy prevention | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Management of Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) | NEMO Allergy Group | |
| Managing cross contamination with food allergies | NEMO Allergy Group | |
| Nutrition and cancer | Cancer Council Australia | |
| Nutrition and neuroendocrine tumours This resource provides information on the nutritional needs of people with neuroendocrine tumours and how to manage issues that can involve nutrition. | Unicorn Foundation | |
| Preventing weight loss – Why is it important for people with cancer? This handout explains why preventing malnutrition and weight loss is important for people with cancer. | Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre | |
| Ready reckoner of common Samoan food This resource is free to download | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health | |
| Safe eating for poor immune function | NEMO Cancer Care Group | |
| The Immune System | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Tube Feeding Options for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer undergoing Radiotherapy | NEMO Cancer Care Group | |
| Understanding complementary therapies | Cancer Council | |
| Understanding Taste and Smell Changes This fact sheet has been prepared to help you understand more about how and why cancer and some cancer treatments can change the way some foods taste, smell or feel. | Cancer Council Victoria | |
Good Start Fact Sheets (for Maori and Pacific Islander communities) | ||
| Alcohol | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| Breastfeeding concerns | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| Gestational diabetes | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| Good Start Kai: | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| Healthy kai during pregnancy | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| Healthy teeth | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| Heartburn | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| How to breastfeed | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| Morning sickness | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| Physical activity for the family | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| Testing for gestational diabetes | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
Good Start to Life (for Maori and Pacific Islander communities) | ||
| Be ready to have a baby | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| Breastfeeding is awesome | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| Eating well for a healthy baby | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| First year of life | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| Food and drinks a growing baby needs | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| Healthy kids | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| Healthy pregnancy. Healthy Baby | Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
Healthy babies: breastfeeding resources (for African communities) | ||
| Breastfeeding your baby in Australia | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health | |
| Breastfeeding your baby in Australia | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health | |
| Breastfeeding your baby in Australia | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health | |
| Breastfeeding your baby in Australia – breast feeding and milk supply | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health | |
| Breastfeeding your baby in Australia – breast feeding if you are away from your baby | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health | |
Healthy babies: introduction to solids (for African communities) | ||
| Introducing solids to your baby | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health | |
| Time to start solids for your baby | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health | |
| Time to start solids for your baby | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health | |
| Time to start solids for your baby | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health | |
| Time to start solids for your baby – iron-rich foods | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health | |
Healthy eating | ||
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander guide to healthy eating | Australian Government | |
| Carbohydrates and Glycaemic Index (GI) | Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute | |
| Convenience Meals | Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute | |
| Deadly Choices Good Quick Tukka Recipes | Institute for Urban Indigenous Health | |
| Good food for your sugars | Apunipima Cape York Health Council | |
| Good Quick Tukka Facilitator Manual – cooking | Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council | |
| Healthy Meal Ideas | Diabetes Australia | |
| Healthy Snacks | Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute | |
| Label reading | Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute | |
| Low carbohydrate food ideas | NEMO Diabetes Group | |
| Mediterranean-style diet | NEMO Cardiovascular Group | |
| Portion Plate Guide | Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute | |
Healthy food supply in schools, sport clubs and health care facilities | ||
| A Better Choice A Better Choice Strategy assists Queensland Health facilities to make changes to the foods and drinks supplied to staff, visitors and the general public. | Health and Wellbeing Queensland | |
| Food for Sport Food for Sport promotes healthy food and drink within amateur sports clubs across Queensland. The guidelines are part of the evidence-based Queensland Good Sports Healthy Eating program. Good Sports has a strong presence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. | Queensland Government Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing | |
| Good Sports Good Sports Healthy Eating is a program designed to give your club a head start. Helping people access healthy food isn’t just a huge win for the community and individuals; it can be a huge boost on game day. | Good Sports, on behalf of the Alcohol and Drug Foundation | |
| Healthy Tuckshop Support Program Healthy Tuckshop support program supports school tuckshops to provide healthy, fresh foods and drinks that meet the Smart Choices Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy across Queensland. | Queensland Association of School Tuckshops Inc and Queensland Government | |
| Smart Choices Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy Smart Choices Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy provide guidelines for healthy food and drink choices in Queensland schools. | Queensland Government | |
Healthy weight | ||
| Food tips for being a healthy weight | Apunipima Cape York Health Council | |
Hypoglycaemia management | ||
| Hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) | Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute | |
| Treating hypoglycaemia or a ‘hypo’ with an insulin pump | NEMO Diabetes Group | |
Infant nutrition | ||
| Baby's first foods | Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| Starting solids for preterm babies | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
Milk Allergy | ||
| Cow's Milk (Dairy) Allergy Fast Facts | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Cow's Milk Allergy Information | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Cow's Milk Protein (Dairy) Allergy Dietary guide | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Milk (dairy) allergen card | Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia | |
Multicultural resources | ||
| Carb Counting Book Pakistani Food | International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes | |
| Indian carbohydrate counting | Diabetes Australia | |
| Information in your language | Diabetes Australia | |
National campaigns | ||
| A Better Choice | Health and Wellbeing Queensland | |
| Eat - Healthier. Happier. | Queensland Government | |
Neurodivergent | ||
| Autistic Spectrum Disorder - Food and children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder | NEMO Paediatric group | |
Nutrition support | ||
| Good nutrition for children with cancer | NEMO Paediatric group | |
| High energy and protein eating plan for infants (6-12 months of age) | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
| High protein, high energy diet for children and adolescents | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
| Palliative care - nutrition for children | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
Other Allergies | ||
| Alcohol Allergy | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Coconut Allergy | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | ||
| Exercise Induced Anaphylaxis | Allergy & Anaphylaix Australia | |
| Food Protein Induced Allergic Proctocolitis (FPIAP) | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Food Protein-Induced Enterocloitis Syndrome (FPIES) FAQ | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Latex Allergy | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Lupin allergen card | Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia | |
| Lupin Allergy | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Mammalian meat allergy (from tick bite) | Allergy & Anaphylaix Australia | |
| Mammalian meat allergy (from tick bite) allergen card | Allergy & Anaphylaix Australia | |
| Mammalian Meat and Tick Allergy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Sulfite Sensitivity FAQ | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
Other target groups | ||
| Healthy eating and living guide for people with low literacy Healthy eating and living guide for people with low literacy. For printed copies, please direct requests to Centacare NQ | ARC Disability Services and Centacare Northern Queensland | |
| Healthy eating in supported accommodation toolkit The ‘Healthy eating in supported accommodation toolkit: A best practice guide’ was designed for supported accommodation providers, it can also be used by clinicians working with people living with a mental illness and/or intellectual disability. | Metro South Hospital and Health Service | |
| Sugary Drinks Proper No Good - Drink More Water Youfla ‘Sugary Drinks Proper No Good - Drink More Water Youfla’ initiative for remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities | Apunipima Cape York Health Council | |
Paediatric nutrition | ||
| Growing Strong | Queensland Government | |
Patient education resources | ||
| Antenatal and infant feeding resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people | NEMO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander group | |
| GDM Webinar 1: What is GDM and why carbohydrate matters | RBWH Nutrition and Dietetics | |
| GDM Webinar 2: Counting your carbohydrates | RBWH Nutrition and Dietetics | |
| GDM Webinar 3: Glycemic index, healthy eating and activity in pregnancy | RBWH Nutrition and Dietetics | |
| GDM Webinar Translation Instructions for the GDM webinars for the user to access translated subtitles | NEMO Maternal Health Group | |
| Gestation Diabetes – Sample Meal Plan | NEMO Maternal Health Group | |
| Gestational Diabetes: caring for yourself and your baby (NDSS booklet) | NEMO Maternal Health Group | |
Good Start to Life (for Maori and Pacific Islander communities)
| Good Start Program – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service | |
| Healthy eating and weight gain during pregnancy | NEMO Maternal Health Group | |
| Healthy eating for breastfeeding mothers | NEMO Maternal Health Group | |
| Healthy eating for gestational diabetes booklet | NEMO Maternal Health Group | |
| Healthy eating for vegetarian or vegan pregnant and breastfeeding mothers | NEMO Maternal Health group | |
| Iron for pregnant women | NEMO Maternal Health group | |
| Keeping Healthy with Gestational Diabetes (for Maori and Pacific Islander communities) This resource was developed through extensive consultation with local community members | Access and Capacity-building Team, Metro South HHS | |
| Managing morning sickness | NEMO Maternal Health Group | |
| Pregnancy weight gain chart for BMI > 25kg/m2 | NEMO Maternal Health Group | |
| Pregnancy weight gain chart for BMI < 25kg/m2 | NEMO Maternal Health Group | |
| Pregnancy weight gain chart for twin/triplet pregnancies for BMI less than 25 kgm2 | NEMO Maternal Health Group | |
| Pregnancy weight gain chart for twin/triplet pregnancies for BMI more than 25 kgm2 | NEMO Maternal Health Group | |
Peanuts, Tree Nut and Sesame Seed Allergy | ||
| Peanut allergen card | Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia | |
| Peanut Allergy Dietary Guide | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Peanut Allergy Fast Facts | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Peanut, Tree Nut and Seed Allergy | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Seed Allergy – Fast Facts | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Sesame allergen card | Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia | |
| Sesame Allergy Dietary Guide | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Tree nut allergen card | Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia | |
| Tree Nut Allergy Dietary Guide | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Tree nuts idenfication cards | Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia | |
Physical activity resources | ||
| Australia's physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines | Department of Health, Australian Government | |
| Be active resources | Queensland Government | |
| Move - Healther. Happier. | Queensland Government | |
Post Treatment | ||
| Eating after radiotherapy to the head and neck area | NEMO Cancer Care Group | |
| Living well after cancer | Cancer Council NSW | |
Prevention | ||
| Causes and Prevention: Reduce your cancer risk Simple lifestyle changes you can make to help reduce your risk of cancer. | Cancer Council NSW | |
| iHeard Cancer Myths and Facts iHeard has been created to dispel stories, rumours and fanciful claims about cancer. Our aim is to give you accurate, evidence-based answers to your cancer questions. | Cancer Council Australia | |
Promoting a healthy lifestyle | ||
| Promoting a healthy lifestyle | Queensland Government | |
Renal | ||
| Healthy eating when you have high potassium levels This resource has been developed for adults to help manage high potassium levels. It can be adapted by your dietitian to be suitable for paediatrics. | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Phosphate This resource has been developed for adults to help manage high phosphate levels. It can be adapted by your dietitian to be suitable for paediatrics. | NEMO Kidney Group | |
| Reducing salt in children and adolescents | NEMO Paediatric Group | |
Samoan clinical dietetic resources for renal failure and heart disease | ||
| Masima (salt) information for people with heart disease | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health in partnership with Logan Hospital dietitians | |
| Masima (salt) information for people with heart disease (translated) | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health in partnership with Logan Hospital dietitians | |
| Masima (salt) information for people with kidney disease | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health in partnership with Logan Hospital dietitians | |
| Masima (salt) information for people with kidney disease (translated) | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health in partnership with Logan Hospital dietitians | |
| Suavai (fluid) information for people with heart disease | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health in partnership with Logan Hospital dietitians | |
| Suavai (fluid) information for people with heart disease (translated) | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health in partnership with Logan Hospital dietitians | |
| Suavai (fluid) information for people with kidney disease | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health in partnership with Logan Hospital dietitians | |
| Suavai (fluid) information for people with kidney disease (translated) | Access & Capacity-building team, Metro South Health in partnership with Logan Hospital dietitians | |
Seafood Allergy | ||
| Allergic and Toxic Reactions to Seafood | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Crustacean allergen card | Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia | |
| Mollusc allergen card | Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia | |
| Shellfish Allergy Dietary Guide | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
Side effects | ||
| 5 top tips for preparing to eat well before radiotherapy to the head and neck area | NEMO Cancer Care Group | |
| Constipation during cancer treatment This resource is aimed at managing constipation that may have been caused by cancer treatment or medications. | eviQ Cancer Treatments Online | |
| Diarrhoea during cancer treatment This resource has information about managing diarrhoea that may have been caused by cancer treatment or medications. | eviQ Cancer Treatments Online | |
| Diet following Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) of the digestive tract | NEMO Cancer Care Group | |
| Eating advice during radiotherapy | NEMO Cancer Care Group | |
| High protein/high energy eating and diabetes | NEMO Cancer Care and Nutrition Support Groups | |
| Loss of appetite | NEMO Cancer Care Group | |
| Low Tyramine Diet This resource is for those that take certain medications called mono-amine oxidase inhibitors | NEMO Cancer Care Group and NEMO Mental Health Group | |
| Nausea and vomiting | NEMO Cancer Care Group | |
| Painful eating and swallowing | NEMO Cancer Care Group | |
Soy Allergy | ||
| Cow's Milk Protein (Dairy) and Soy Dietary Guide | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Soy allergen card | Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia | |
| Soy Allergy Dietary Guide | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
Technology | ||
| Apps and websites for carbohydrate counting | NEMO Diabetes Group | |
Useful Links | ||
| Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia | Allergy & Anaphylaix Australia | |
| Allergy 250K | Allergy 250K | |
| Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Food Allergy Education | National Allergy Strategy | |
| Food Allergy Training | National Allergy Strategy | |
Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants | ||
| Antioxidants | Better Health Channel, VIC State Government | |
| Calcium | Osteoporosis Australia | |
| Folate | Food Standards Australia New Zealand | |
| Iodine | Better Health Channel, VIC State Government | |
| Iron | NEMO General Nutrition Group | |
| Scurvy (vitamin C deficiency) | Better Health Channel, VIC State Government | |
| Vitamin and mineral supplements | Better Health Channel, VIC State Government | |
| Vitamin B | Better Health Channel, VIC State Government | |
| Vitamin D | Osteoporosis Australia | |
| Vitamins - common misconceptions | Better Health Channel, VIC State Government | |
Wheat Allergy | ||
| Wheat allergen card | Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia | |
| Wheat Allergy Dietary Guide | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy | |
| Title | Author | |