Getting healthier together
February 14, 2013
PHARMACISTS looking for a new
tool to utilise in their consultations
with patients who are looking for
better health outcomes, now have
access to Together Counts, courtesy
of the Healthier Australia
Commitment and the Australian
Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).
The new online Together Counts
program is aimed at improving the
health of Australians by helping
them to get their energy balance right.
“Energy Balance is the balance of
kilojoules we eat and drink with the
kilojoules we burn through physical
activity and basic body processes
like breathing, thinking and even
sleeping,” a statement from the
program said.
“When we balance the kilojoules
we consume with the kilojoules we
burn, it can contribute to good
health in many ways.
“Making sure we eat a range of
foods from different food groups is
also really important to get the
variety of nutrients we need,” the
statement added.
To this end, the program, led by its
ambassador Olympian Susie O’Neill,
has practical suggestions for meals,
lunchbox ideas and physical activity
tips for the whole family.
The program helps users to calculate
their BMI and intake needs, and
provides tips, information and
pointers as to how Aussies can
maintain the right balance.
“It’s back to school and work time
for many, so it’s a great time to
form new habits and routines and
to make a positive step towards
living a healthy active lifestyle,” said
O’Neill.
“Achieving energy balance isn’t
just about eating the ‘right’ food;
it’s also about being active every
day – it’s the energy ‘in’ versus
energy ‘out’ equation,” she added.
Speaking to PD, a representitive
from the AFGC said the program is
a great way for pharmacists to
engage patients who want to live
healthier lifestyles.
See www.togethercounts.com.au.
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