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Did you know that the brain - which comprises about 2% of our body weight- uses about 20% of our energy? Fueling it with healthy foods has benefits for mood, memory, and the prevention of disease. Aim to consume a varied diet containing plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits,healthy unsaturated fats (for example fish, walnuts, and avocado) and limited sugar, salt, and saturated fats.

• Visit the or this to see how your eating habits compare to the recommended daily intakes.
   

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• ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Dietary Guidelines provide advice about the amount and kinds of foods that we need to eat for health and wellbeing. You can find them .
• Fruit and veg doesn't just look pretty, there are particular health benefits associated with different colours, too! Read about what health benefits correspond with what colour . Check out the ACT Government's '' recipe book for a range of tasty, healthy, and economical recipes.
   

Interested in getting out, growing some fresh produce, and meeting like-minded others while you're at it? Check out the Kitchen Garden Program.
 

• ANUSA's free student meals program is still running, but it looks slightly different due to COVID-19.The current service includes vouchers for lunch and dinner for students who are struggling. See for more information.
• ANUSA offers voucher programs for students struggling to afford groceries.See the page here: .
• The regular free breakfast program,usually offered at the , is currently unavailable due to COVID-19. However, watch this space as the situation changes.
• In need of a quick, cheap bite? Check out the ANU Food Coop, located on Rimmer Street (right near Lena Karmel lodge), offering discounted lunches(good range of vegan options, too) and grocery essentials.