For Immediate Release                               12 October 2001

14-20 October 2001

Community Service Announcement

Best Food in the Region, but how’s your health?!

Nutrition Australia is highlighting Regional Foods and Health as part of National Nutrition Week 2001 (14-20 October). "We are looking at the foods produced and available in different geographical areas in Australia and how this relates to the health of the population of those regions. Exploring a region can open up your eyes to the range of specialty foods including chemical free organic produce." Said Nutrition Australia Senior Nutritionist Aloysa Hourigan.

Nutrition Australia, schools, community health centres and workplaces will be hosting a number of events promoting the National Nutrition Week ‘Regional Foods & Health’ campaign. To find out more information about events in your State, or if you are interested in planning your own event for this week contact Nutrition Australia at www.NutritionAustralia.org

- ENDS - For Photo Opportunities Contact Nutrition Australia 07-3876-2677

Aloysa Hourigan Senior Nutritionist

Louise D’Allura Public Relations Officer