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Meat and fish measures program
Meat and fish measures program
Background In July 2011, FSANZ undertook a small program to estimate the average weights for a range of cuts of fresh meat and fish likely to be consumed during the 2011-13 Australian Health Survey (AHS). This initial work was expanded throughout the course of the…Published 8 July 2015
Development of food measures data
Development of food measures data On this page
FSANZ used a range of approaches for developing measures for foods and beverages consumed during the 2011-12 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (NNPAS) and 2012-13 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (NATSINPAS) components of the 2011-13 Australian Health Survey (AHS). Densities Almost all foods and beverages in AUSNUT 2011-13 have been assigned at least one density, with units of grams per millilitre (…Published 13 November 2020
Fruits and vegetable measures program
Fruits and vegetable measures program
Background In July 2011, FSANZ undertook a small program to estimate the average weights for a range of fruits and vegetables likely to be consumed during the 2011-13 Australian Health…Published 13 November 2020
Sandwich, roll, burger and wrap measures programs
Sandwich, roll, burger and wrap measures programs
Background In August and September 2010, FSANZ undertook a small program to determine current trends in the gross composition of commercially prepared and homemade sandwiches. In June and July 2012, a…Published 8 July 2015
Milk added to tea and coffee measures program
Milk added to tea and coffee measures program
Background In September 2011, FSANZ undertook a small program to estimate the weight of a 'dash' or 'splash' of milk typically added to tea, or to coffee prepared from instant coffee powder. The results were used to assign a gram…Published 13 November 2020
Spreads added to bread measures program
Spreads added to bread measures program
Background In July 2011, FSANZ undertook a small program to estimate the weight of an average thin, regular and thick layer of a variety of common spreads likely to be reported during the 2011-13 Australian Health Survey (AHS). Sampling and preparation Volunteers…Published 8 July 2015
Takeaway coffee cup measures program
Takeaway coffee cup measures program
Background In July 2011, FSANZ undertook a small program to estimate the average volumes for a range of takeaway coffee cup sizes available that were likely to be reported during the 2011-13 Australian Health Survey (AHS). As naming of…Published 8 July 2015
Measures data validation
Measures data validation The measures data in AUSNUT 2011-13 has undergone an extensive data validation process, with portions of the database validated through manual weighing of food and beverages by FSANZ. Some of the routine validation activities undertaken by FSANZ include checking:
- the majority of densities are between 0.7 - 1.1 g/mL, except for high sugar syrups, very high salt foods, whipped or aerated foods, some powders, salad vegetables and some grated foods.
- the portion specific measures look consistent with those for related foods (e.g. the amount of different coffee types is similar when presented in the same type of cup)
- the densities look consistent within groups of like foods (e.g. all…
Published 13 November 2020
References
References Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2010). Australian Health Survey Food Model Booklet. Commonwealth of Australia. Canberra. Australia New Zealand Food Authority. (1999) AUSNUT 1999 - Australian Food and Nutrient Database 1999. Canberra. ANZFA. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2009-10). National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data. Hyattsville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes.htm CSIRO and University of South Australia (2008) 2007 Australian National Children's Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey. Main Findings.…
Published 22 September 2014
FSANZ Board communique: 11-12 March 2025 Meeting
FSANZ Board communique: 11-12 March 2025 Meeting Overview The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board met from 11-12 March 2025 to discuss and decide on standards matters, as well as governance, organisational, performance and strategic matters. The FSANZ Board is the accountable authority for the agency. Matters for Decision notified to the Food Ministers' Meeting Once notified, Food Ministers’…
Published 14 March 2025