Research published in the Lancet has highlighted New Zealand children among the unhealthiest in the world. Read research ...
Aside from not smoking, research shows that staying at a healthy weight throughout life is the single most important way to protect against cancer.A large and consistent body of research shows that adults with obesity are at increased risk of 12 types of cancer.This new study...
This report provides insights into the relationship between excess weight and COVID-19. Evidence has been brought together from the UK and international studies published during the pandemic.This report has used a pragmatic methodology and is not a systematic review however despite the limitations in the...
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials showed that most macronutrient diets, over six months, result in modest weight loss and substantial improvements in cardiovascular risk factors, particularly blood pressure. However, at 12 months the effects on weight reduction and improvements in cardiovascular risk...
This research compared the of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary programmes for weight and cardiovascular risk factor reduction in adults. The results over six months showed modest weight loss and substantial improvements in cardiovascular risk factors, particularly blood pressure. At 12 months the effects...
Lead author of the University of Otago study, Dr Mei Peng says inaccurate judgements about food energy and/or portion size can lead to overeating and subsequent weight problems. Dr Peng believes more explicit and salient energy labels on food packages might be one of the possible methods to...
Weight regain after a successful weight loss intervention is very common. Most studies show that, on average, the weight loss attained during a weight loss intervention period is not or is not fully maintained during follow-up. This systematic review and meta-analysis of studies collate what is currently known...
This Ministry of Health publication provides updated clinical guidance for primary health care practitioners and others who provide advice on weight management for New Zealand children and young people aged 2 to 18 years. The Guidelines follow a four-stage process: monitor, assess, manage, and maintain. The...
