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Too much sugar in the diet can contribute to health problems, so limit foods and drinks with high amounts of added sugar.

Victorian State Nutritionist, Veronica Graham says to limit your intake of sugar-sweetened drinks, they are not needed and may cause you harm.

Consumption of drinks containing added sugar is associated with weight gain, reduced bone strength and tooth erosion and decay.

Tooth decay is a diet-related disease, caused by the bacteria in your mouth converting sugar into energy and producing acid as a waste product.

Encourage children to drink and enjoy water. Sweet drinks such as juice, cordial and soft drinks may cause health problems for children if consumed in large amounts.

Every child is at risk of tooth decay, but good feeding habits and oral care can help prevent decay in baby teeth.

What we eat affects our physical health and our mood and mental wellbeing.

Brushing teeth regularly helps to prevent gum disease and early treatment can help save affected teeth.

Tooth decay can be prevented with a good diet, regular tooth brushing and dental check-ups.

Food labels carry useful information to help you make good choices about food.