'They've got to do something about the supply': Improving food security is critical to Closing the Gap
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2017-02-01
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Thurber, Katherine
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The Health Advocate
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Poor diet—including high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and energy-dense foods, and low intake
of fruit and vegetables—is a leading contributor to the burden of disease in Australia, particularly through its association with conditions such as cardiovascular disease
and diabetes. Poor diet is also a leading contributor to the gap in health between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (hereafter respectfully referred to as Indigenous) people
and non-Indigenous Australians. Although dietary behaviours are often perceived as individual choices, a broad range
of factors can constrain food choice. For example, income and household composition can impact on Indigenous families’ food purchasing
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The Health Advocate
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2099-12-31