Australians have access to a wide variety of beverages to quench their thirst and provide enjoyment. To understand the role of non-dairy, non-alcoholic beverages in the diet of Australians, a secondary analysis of the National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (2011-12) (part of the Australian Health Survey)… VIEW PDF DOWNLOAD

The Australian non-alcoholic beverages industry† has a long and proud history of providing refreshing beverages for every occasion, for every Australian. From humble beginnings in the mid-1800s through to the early 20th century, the industry was comprised of small, family-owned businesses producing and delivering soft drinks and juices door to door… VIEW PDF PUBLICATION

Fruit juice is part of the fruit category in the Australian Dietary Guidelines1. The guidelines state that one serve of fruit is approximately 150g of fresh fruit and includes the occasional consumption of 125mL of fruit juice (with no added sugar) or 30g of dried fruit.’ As consumption of fruit juice can contribute to total […]

Fruit juice consumption has been associated with better diet quality. Findings from a re-analysis of the 2007 Australian National Children’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey by Flinders University revealed that when fruit juice was consumed, the diet was found to be significantly lower in total and saturated fat, and significantly higher in total folate, carbohydrates, […]

To gain a current and comprehensive understanding of how non-dairy, non-alcoholic beverages ft into the diet of Australian children, the Australian Beverages Council Ltd commissioned Flinders Partners (led by Professor Lynne Cobiac, Head, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Flinders University) to undertake an independent analysis of the KEKP data. This publication provides a summary of the key […]