Browsing Research Output by Subject "FBDGs"
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Be active! Revisiting the South African food–based dietary guideline for activity
(MedPharm Publications, 2013)The objective of this paper was to review current evidence on physical activity for health in order to support the foodbased dietary guideline (FBDG) “Be active!”. Physical activity, defined as at least 30 minutes of ... -
Drink lots of clean, safe water: a food–based dietary guideline for South Africa
(MedPharm Publications, 2013)The purpose of this review is to summarise the literature that supports the importance of the food-based dietary guideline on water consumption. General recommendations for total daily water intake are between 2 and 3.7 ... -
Eat dry beans, split peas, lentils and soya regularly: a food–based dietary guideline
(MedPharm Publications, 2013)The objective of this paper is to review recent scientific evidence to support the food-based dietary guideline (FBDG): “Eat dry beans, split peas, lentils and soya regularly”. In this review, legumes are synonymous with ... -
Have milk, maas or yoghurt every day: a food–based dietary guideline for South Africa
(MedPharm Publications, 2013)A national working group recently reached consensus that a guideline message for milk consumption should form part of the set of revised food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) for South Africa. The message was formulated ... -
The importance of the quality or type of fat in the diet: a food–based dietary guideline for South Africa
(MedPharm Publications, 2013)The aim of this paper is to review the latest total fat intake data for South Africa, as well as scientific evidence on the effect of the total amount and quality or type of fat in the diet. The total fat intake of South ... -
An introduction to the revised food-based dietary guidelines for South Africa
(MedPharm Publications, 2013)Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) are short, positive, science-based messages that aim to change the eating behaviour of the general population towards more optimal diets that meet energy and nutrient requirements, ... -
Make starchy foods part of most meals: a food-based dietary guideline for South Africa
(MedPharm Publications, 2013)A national working group, convened by the Directorate Nutrition in the Department of Health, recently revised the set of South African food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs). The objective of this technical review paper ... -
Use salt and foods high in salt sparingly: a food–based dietary guideline for South Africa
(MedPharm Publications, 2013)Increased salt intake leads to an increase in blood pressure and decreased sodium intake relative to the usual or increased intake results in lowered blood pressure in adults, with or without hypertension. Blood pressure ...