National Nutrition Week, run by Nutrition Australia from 12–18 October 2026, is an annual campaign focused on creating a more connected and nourished Australia. This year, the campaign highlights four key areas: positive food experiences for children and young people, food and nutrition security, the relationship between food and mental wellbeing, and environmental sustainability and reducing food waste.
The campaign encourages individuals, families, workplaces, schools and community groups to get involved through activities such as sharing recipes, celebrating different food cultures, learning about food and wellbeing, reducing food waste and promoting positive food environments. National Nutrition Week is about recognising that nutrition is more than simply what we eat—it is connected to health, wellbeing, community, culture, affordability and sustainability.
Here’s a great recipe from the Nutrition Australia website to give you some inspiration- enjoy!
Loaded Meatballs
Serves- 4
Prep Time – 30 mins
Cook Time – 20 mins
Ingredients
1/2 cup Wholemeal breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Plain Greek yogurt
1 Egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Tomato paste
1/2 Onion, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon Ground paprika
1/4 cup Fresh parsley, finely chopped
250g Lean beef mince
1 Carrot, grated
1/2 Zucchini, grated
250g Frozen mixed vegetables (peas, corn, broccoli)
250g Cous cous
Method
1- Preheat oven to 180°C.
2- Place wholemeal breadcrumbs, plain Greek yoghurt, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, finely diced onion, ground paprika and finely chopped fresh parsley in a large bowl and mix until combined.
3- Add lean beef mince, grated carrots and zucchini to the bowl. Gently mix until just combined.
4- Scoop 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat until all mixture is used.
5- Place on trays lined with baking paper.
6- Cook in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes.
7- Steam the frozen mixed vegetables (peas, corn, and broccoli) for 10 minutes and allow to cool.
8- Cook cous cous as per packet instructions and serve with meatballs and mixed vegetables.
Notes-
- Dampen fingers when smoothing mixture to avoid sticking.
- Ingredients in this recipe may have hidden allergens, always double-check the label of ingredients every time you make it.
- An alternative method of serving could be with a Tzatziki dip in a wrap with salad.
Source- nutritionaustralia.org/recipes