maximum of two points were added for alcohol consumption: one point for moderate frequency (up to 4 days/week) and the second point for moderate quantity (1 or 2 standard drinks, when alcohol was consumed). The maximum ARFS possible is 74, which was the total of the food group based ...
[16,22]. The number of standard alcoholic drinks (10 g of alcohol) consumed per week was estimated from the frequency of nine alcohol beverages and their average alcohol concentration [16]. Diet quality was estimated using a Dietary Guideline Index, which assessed compliance with the Australian...
Choose water instead of drinks with added sugars or alcohol . . . Consumption of drinks with added sugars, such as soft drinks and cordials, fruit drinks, vitamin waters, energy and sports drinks can increase risk of excessive weight gain in both children and adults. Water has an advantage ...
Nutrient-poor discretionary foods include items that are high in saturated fat, sugars, salt, or alcohol. Examples are provided in the Educator's Guide [42]; however, they are limited to whole foods, not meals or mixed foods, and provide overarching principles that can be applied to dietary...