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Diet and nutrition in Australia

Statistics report on 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 2024
  • Premium Statistic Prevalence of undernourishment APAC 2022, by country
  • Basic Statistic Leading causes of death Australia 2023, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Share of population with long-term health conditions Australia 2022, by condition

Diet and obesity in adults

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  • Basic Statistic Share of adults meeting fruit and vegetable guidelines Australia 2022, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Estimated average daily serves per capita in Australia FY 2024, by food group
  • Premium Statistic Share of overweight and obese adults Australia 2022
  • Premium Statistic Share of overweight and obese persons in Australia 2022, by age group
  • Basic Statistic Breakdown of adult population in Australia 2022, by BMI range

Diet and obesity in children

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  • Basic Statistic Share of children meeting fruit and vegetable recommendation in Australia 2022
  • Basic Statistic Children who meet fruit intake recommendations Australia 2022 by age
  • Basic Statistic Children who meet vegetable intake recommendations Australia 2022, by age
  • Basic Statistic Number of underweight and overweight children in Australia 2022
  • Basic Statistic Share of overweight and obese children Australia 2022, by age group

Nutrition

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  • Basic Statistic Average daily vitamin intake per capita Australia FY 2023, by type
  • Basic Statistic Average daily mineral intake per capita Australia FY 2023, by type
  • Basic Statistic Average daily macronutrient intake per capita Australia FY 2023, by type
  • Basic Statistic Proportion of carbohydrate available from AUSNUT food groups in Australia FY 2024
  • Basic Statistic Proportion of protein available from AUSNUT food groups in Australia FY 2024
  • Basic Statistic Proportion of fiber available from AUSNUT food groups in Australia FY 2024

Diabetes

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  • Basic Statistic Number of people with diabetes Australia FY 2008-2022
  • Premium Statistic Rate of type 1 diabetes diagnoses in Australia 2006-2021
  • Premium Statistic Prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Australia 2021 by age group and gender
  • Premium Statistic Deaths caused by diabetes in Australia 2005-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of diabetes prescriptions dispensed Australia FY 2021, by type of medicine

Other diet related illness

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  • Basic Statistic Number of people with normal and high blood pressure Australia 2022
  • Basic Statistic Population with high blood pressure Australia 2022, by age group
  • Basic Statistic Number of people with osteoporosis in Australia FY 2005-2022
  • Basic Statistic Number of people with hay fever and allergies in Australia FY 2005-2022
  • Basic Statistic Number of people with back problems in Australia FY 2005-2022
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