Eating for Good Health

Healthy eating means enjoying a wide variety of nutritious foods and drinking plenty of water.

Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods, including:

• Plenty of vegetables, legumes and fruits
• Plenty of cereals (including breads, rice, pasta and noodles), preferably wholegrain
• Lean meat, fish, poultry and/or alternatives
• Milks, yoghurts, cheeses and/or their alternatives, mostly reduced-fat varieties
• Plenty of water

Take care to:

• Limit saturated fat and moderate total fat intake
• Choose foods low in salt
• Limit your alcohol intake if you choose to drink
• Consume only moderate amounts of sugars and foods containing added sugars

Making healthy food choices, in combination with physical activity and stress management, will contribute towards a healthy lifestyle and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. Contact your local council for ideas on getting active in your area.


Helpful Links

The food calculator and activity calculator available on the Draw the Line campaign website is a fun way to look at healthy food choices and the link with energy expenditure by being physically active.



Speaking with a dietitian can help to improve eating patterns and set you on the right track for a healthier lifestyle. Diabetes WA provides consultations with our qualified dietitians and members recieve a discount. To book, call 1300 136 588.