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26 Apr

Posted at 11:21h in Advocacy by

Former Olympic rower Eric Murray shouldn't have featured in beer advertisements because he's a 'hero of the young', the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has decided. The ASA ordered the The Brewers Association to remove Murray from its Beer the Beautiful Truth ad campaign in a decision made...

24 Apr

Posted at 11:00h in Research by

Almost 75 % of older adults involved in a recent Massey University study were at risk of malnourishment, or were malnourished, when they were admitted to hospital. The study, led by Associate Professor Carol Wham from the College of Health, aimed to investigate malnutrition risk in older...

18 Apr

Posted at 14:49h in Healthy Education, Food Security by

Easy Choice – Family Kai is a free seasonal meal planner and recipe book which helps families shop for, cook and eat nourishing and affordable food. There are versions available for all four seasons. The cookbook contains four weekly meal plans, with each week consisting of...

18 Apr

Posted at 14:21h in Healthy Community by

Celebrations are valued by early learning services as an opportunity to bring together children, families and the wider community. Check that when your celebration involves food, there are healthy options available and foods are served in appropriate child-size portions. This book is a great resource for more...