Diet and nutrition in Australia

Statistics report on diet and nutrition in Australia

Diet and nutrition in Australia

This report presents statistics on diet and nutrition in the Australian population and related health conditions. It includes a worldwide obesity comparison, takes a closer look at the nutritional intake of Australians, and highlights the prevalence of diet related illnesses.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Obesity - prevalence in selected countries by gender 2022
  • Premium Forecast Overweight population share in Australasia 2020, by country
  • Premium Statistic Prevalence of undernourishment APAC 2020, by country
  • Basic Statistic Leading causes of death Australia 2021, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Share of population with long-term health conditions Australia FY 2021, by condition

Diet and obesity in adults

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  • Basic Statistic Share of adults meeting fruit and vegetable guidelines Australia 2021, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Estimated average daily serves per capita in Australia FY 2021, by food group
  • Premium Statistic Share of overweight and obese adults Australia FY 2018
  • Premium Statistic Share of overweight and obese persons in Australia in FY 2018, by age group
  • Basic Statistic Breakdown of adult population in Australia FY 2018, by BMI range

Diet and obesity in children

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  • Basic Statistic Share of children meeting fruit and vegetable recommendation in Australia 2021
  • Basic Statistic Children who meet fruit intake recommendations Australia FY 2021 by age
  • Basic Statistic Children who meet vegetable intake recommendations Australia FY 2021, by age
  • Basic Statistic Share of children consuming sweetened drinks in Australia 2021, by frequency
  • Basic Statistic Number of underweight and overweight children in Australia, FY 2018
  • Basic Statistic Share of overweight and obese children Australia FY 2018, by age group

Nutrition

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  • Basic Statistic Average daily vitamin intake per capita in Australia FY 2021, by type
  • Basic Statistic Average daily mineral intake per capita in Australia FY 2021, by type
  • Basic Statistic Average daily macronutrient intake per capita in Australia FY 2021, by type
  • Basic Statistic Proportion of carbohydrate available from AUSNUT food groups in Australia FY 2021
  • Basic Statistic Proportion of protein available from AUSNUT food groups in Australia FY 2021
  • Basic Statistic Proportion of fiber available from AUSNUT food groups in Australia FY 2021

Diabetes

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  • Basic Statistic Number of people with diabetes Australia FY 2008-2021
  • Premium Statistic Rate of type 1 diabetes diagnoses in Australia 2006-2020
  • Premium Statistic Prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Australia 2020 by age group and gender
  • Premium Statistic Deaths caused by diabetes in Australia 2005-2020
  • Premium Statistic Number of diabetes prescriptions dispensed Australia FY 2021, by type of medicine

Other diet related illness

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  • Premium Statistic Cancer burden (DALYs) attributable to specific risk factors Australia 2018
  • Basic Statistic Number of people with normal and high blood pressure Australia FY 2018
  • Basic Statistic Population with high blood pressure Australia FY 2018, by age group
  • Basic Statistic Number of people with osteoporosis in Australia FY 2005-2018
  • Basic Statistic Number of people with hay fever and allergies in Australia FY 2005-2018

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