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- Vegetarian and vegan eating
A well-planned vegetarian or vegan diet can meet nutritional needs during all stages of life.
- Victoria’s tobacco and e-cigarette laws
Smoking kills more Victorians every year than road accidents, alcohol and other drugs combined. To minimise the health effects of tobacco on individuals and the community, Victoria has laws controlling cigarette sales and where people can smoke.
- Vitamin and mineral supplements - what to know
Vitamin and mineral supplements are frequently misused and taken without professional advice. Find out more about vitamin and mineral supplements and where to get advice.
- Vitamin B
The 8 B-group vitamins are essential for various functions within the body.
- Vitamin D
A balanced approach to sunlight exposure will help you get enough vitamin D while protecting against skin cancer.
- Vitamin K and newborn babies
With low levels of vitamin K, some babies can have severe bleeding into the brain, causing significant brain damage.
- Vitamins and minerals
Vitamins and minerals are organic compounds that are required in very small amounts, for a variety of metabolic processes.
- Walking - safety and environmental issues
Choose a route that is appropriate for your age and fitness level. Warm up and cool down with a slow, gentle pace to ease in and out of your exercise session.
- Walking - the benefits for older people
Walking is great exercise for older people. It has a range of health and social benefits, and most people can do it.
- Walking for good health
Walking will improve your fitness and reduce your risk of heart disease.