The purpose of this Young and Wise roundtable is to gain an understanding of the perspectives of young people about Nutrition, to support the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing in developing policies and communications that will be more meaningful and reflective of their audience.

Key discussion themes, identified in consultation between ARACY and The Department of Health and Aged Care, were:
– What influences young people’s food choices?
– How young people access and use information about nutrition
– What support is needed to promote healthy eating

This report explores the key factors influencing young people’s food choices, their access to nutrition information, and the support needed to promote healthy eating. These findings reflect a wider national picture, where fewer than one in twenty children and adults are meeting recommended fruit and vegetable intake.