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1800's
Early European settlers ate a diet largely of meat supplemented with rations of flour, sugar, salt and tea but contained very little fruit and vegetables
This diet was nutritionally poor, with high quantities of saturated animal fats, high in sugar and little fibre -
Pre 1800's
Before the arrival of Captain Cook, foods native to Australia were eaten by the Indigenous people. -
1850's
The gold rush brought an influx of immigrants
Including many Chinese, who brought with them new foods and cooking skills
The Chinese quickly became market gardeners and green grocers and adapted their recipes to suit the mainly Anglo-Saxon miners by adding more meat -
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1850's-1900's
Diary and wine industries begun to develop due to the influence of immigrants from Denmark, Sweden and Germany
There was expansion in the food processing industry with the production of jams, pickles and sauces
Although much of the Australian food was also imported -
1900's
The Government approved the establishment of foreign food companies such as Peters, Kraft, Nestle, Cadbury and Kellogg’s
Nutritional advice become more readily available and advertising of food begun
During the depression many lived in poor economic circumstances and many meals were based on cheaper foods such as bread and food from the land, especially rabbit -
1940's
World war II lead to significant food shortages
Rationing was introduced to ensure the fair distribution of food and good nutrition of the population
American style foods were introduced as Americans on leave in Australian demanded products such as hamburgers and Coca-Cola
Takeaway food outlets began to appear -
1950's
Coloured packaging arrived in stores and self service stores began to replace counter service. -
1956 Olympics
The Olympic Games in Melbourne brought many overseas chefs to the Olympic Village
Many of these stayed on in Australia and introduced new skills and expertise
The introduction of the television added a new dimension for food advertising. -
1960's
More women entered the paid workforce
This meant that more disposable income for families, less time for food preparation and more money for leisure activities
These factors greatly influences the sales of convenience food
People began to buy a large proportion of their food items from the supermarket -
1970's
More people moved from the cities from country areas
Their incomes increased and as a consequence their consumption of animal proteins, sugar, fats and takeaway increased
Increased foreign travel meant familiarity with new ethnic restaurants, Italian, Greek and Chinese
Prepared or convenience foods flooded the supermarket shelves with the marketing of instant, no-fuss, frozen ready to eat foods.
New styles and skills in food preparation were used and outdoor cooking became popular -
1980's
Nutrition became a very important issue and people generally tuned into a healthier lifestyle and diet of brown rice, yoghurt, low-salt, low-fat products increased in popularity
Food was generally simpler, lighter and had a great emphasis on vegetables and fish. -
1990's
Many people became increasingly concerned about their health and focused on diet and exercise
Saw a growth in the number of fast food outlets and a greater consumption of food outside the home -
2000's
Ready-to-go meals that require only heating or meal solutions such as pasta and simmer sauces that require only three or four extra ingredients occupy significant shelf space in the supermarkets. -
2018
Now days we have more of an options in the foods like low in fat foods, or light foods with chips etc.
People are relying on things such as protein shakes to assist them to lose weight or try and help them lose weight.
People are also influenced by social media and think that whatever is online is true.