Diet is unrelated to inflammation or disease risk

Poor diet can contribute to a range of chronic diseases,

including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers

Diet only affects weight and has no impact on other

health conditions

Eating well only matters if you already have a health

condition

Food safety risks 

Nutrient deficiencies due to lack of dietary variety 

Overhydration

Excess energy intake 

400

kJ

200

kJ

340

kJ

85

kJ

Limiting portion sizes of all foods 

Foods that provide a high amount of essential nutrients relative to their energy content

Eating a wide variety of foods 

Foods high in calories but low in nutrients 

Blood or urine sample 

Hair, skin, and nails examination

Height and weight 

Diet history

Kilojoules measure energy, and calories measure the number

of grams in food

Vitamins

To determine only the calorie intake of a person 

To diagnose all medical conditions immediately 

To replace all other medical examinations

To evaluate an individual’s nutritional status and identify malnutrition or nutrient imbalance