Are the Australian Dietary Guidelines Fit for Purpose for Culturally Diverse Populations? A Qualitative Study

There are currently numerous structural inequities that prevent the dietary guidelines and their communication being fit for purpose for culturally and linguistically diverse Australians. To meet the needs of a culturally diverse population, a health equity approach to food-based dietary guideline development and adaptation needs to be actioned. SO WHAT?: Whilst there is an understanding that dietary guidelines take a whole-of-population approach, review of the guidelines provides an opportunity for federal and state governments to share responsibility to facilitate the development of additional resources for research on diverse dietary patterns, and adaptations of food-based dietary guideline communications. Genuine collaboration with culturally diverse communities is essential to promote an equitable approach to health that benefits all Australians.