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The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend the number of ‘standard serves’ we should consume from the five core food groups each day, for a nutritious and balanced diet.

The recommended intakes are an average to aim for each day. While it is normal to eat more of some foods on some days, and less on other days, what matters most is that children eat as close to these amounts as possible. This will ensure they’re getting an adequate amount of energy and nutrients in your overall diet.

Separate Infant Feeding Guidelines exist (for healthcare workers) for children under 2 years of age, or click to download a brochure ‘Giving your baby the best start’.

Recommended average number of standard serves per day

Healthy fats

Daily allowance for additional unsaturated fats from spreads, oils, nuts or seeds.

The key to a balanced diet is to enjoy a variety of foods from the five core good groups, and to limit the intake of foods and drinks that are high in saturated fat, sugar and salt.