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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...

26 Mar

Posted at 14:58h in Research by

This Public Health Expert blog article discusses the literature on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of dietary counselling as a health intervention. The authors  state "Most studies suggest that dietary counselling is effective though the benefits are typically modest and short-term. The literature on cost-effectiveness is mixed, and...

02 Mar

Posted at 16:08h in Healthy Education by

Children need the right fuel to run and jump and play but also, to think, says Dr Kirsty Fairbairn. We all want our children to do well in life. We want them to be happy, have self-belief and have a passion to learn about the world. As...

01 Mar

Posted at 10:24h in Healthy Community by

This article gives an overview of food typically prepared and eaten by people from Sri Lanka. You will learn more about: Foods in Sri Lanka A typical meal pattern Cooking methods Making Sri Lankan meals healthier in New Zealand ...

23 Feb

Posted at 15:21h in Research by

This research article was published on 1st March 2018 in the Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 7(1), 31-38 Authors Sandra Mandic, Hamish Wilson, Monika Clark-Grill, Diana O’Neill This study evaluated the effects of a physical activity (PA) learning module on knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward...