Professional Practice Tools and Resources - South Africa

In addition to tools/resources developed specifically by the PEN^® team or its partner associations (see PEN Handout Collections which includes translations and adaptations where available), links to tools/resources on external websites have been selected for this Knowledge Pathway based on their consistency with the evidence, authoritative source and currency. These external tools/resources are provided as sources of additional information believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication and should not be considered an endorsement of any information, service, product or company. Country-specific resources may not be totally consistent with the evidence presented in PEN, but are included to reflect current country guidelines and practice.

• Food-based Dietary Guidelines for South Africa

  Last Updated: 2015-02-13 – Practice Guideline  

  A SAJCN journal article outlining the 2013 revision of the Food-based Dietary Guidelines for South Africa, published by the Department of Health, Directorate Nutrition, Republic of South Africa. Includes access to Paediatric Food-based Dietary Guidelines for South Africa.

   Target Audience: Professional

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• Guidance on Use of the Department of Health Guidelines for Healthy Eating and Food Guide

  Last Reviewed: 2025-12-04 – Practice Guideline  

  A description from the Department of Health, Directorate Nutrition, Republic of South Africa on distribution and use of the Guidelines for Healthy Eating.

   Target Audience: Professional

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