The CSIRO Women's Health and Nutrition Guide

A complete dietary guide for lifelong good health.

The CSIRO Women's Health & Nutrition Guide offers research-based advice from the CSIRO on the critical role of lifelong healthy eating as the cornerstone of overall good health for women. While body weight is one risk factor for developing chronic diseases later in life, being active, eating well, not smoking and avoiding or limiting alcohol are also very important factors for maximising health and avoiding disease.

Here you will find advice on lifestyle practices to support good health, from puberty through to pregnancy and menopause, as well as 80 delicious recipes, all of which are: - quick and easy to prepare - suitable for the entire family - nutritionally complete. This is the essential guide to what women can do throughout their life, to make a difference to their long-term health and wellbeing.

About the Author

The CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has been dedicated to the practical application of knowledge and science for society and industry since 1928. Today the CSIRO ranks in the top 1 per cent of world scientific institutions in 12 out of 22 research fields. CSIRO Health and Biosecurity conducts research into human health, including disease prevention, diagnosis and innovative treatment.