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14 Feb

Posted at 10:04h in Research by

This UK report published by the Cancer Research UK, January 2018, examines the association between television marketing and diet and recommends urgent action on junk food television marketing. The report is called “10 Years On: New evidence on TV marketing and junk food eating amongst 11-19...

05 Feb

Posted at 16:54h in Healthy Community by

The Shift programme in Wellington aims to improve the wellbeing of young women aged 12 – 20. They have recently published a case study of initiatives aimed at getting young Wellington women moving.  ...

30 Jan

Posted at 14:53h in Healthy Community by

What does a way of eating look like when you don’t worry about your weight and follow your hunger? Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Programme that Works Authors: Evelyn Tribole (Registered Dietitian) Elise Resch (Registered Dietitian) Published 13 August 2012 Paperback, 344 pages Ask Dr. Google on how to lose weight and you...

18 Dec

Posted at 13:29h in Healthy Systems by

Imagine Aotearoa like this: “…our communities, towns and cities actively promote and attract healthy food retail outlets such as grocery stores, produce markets, and dairies with fresh fruit and vegetables; our environment supports local farmers, and promotes local agriculture, such as community gardens and edible forests;...

15 Dec

Posted at 13:33h in Healthy Community by

ANA asked you to share your favourite activity to get children physically active and away from screens over the holidays. Congratulations to Vanessa May, the winner of the  book “Bright Ideas for Young Minds.” Vanessa has shared a simple yet effective idea which we love. “We...

08 Dec

Posted at 11:43h in Healthy Environments by

How to get a nation walking: reach, retention, participant characteristics and program implications of Heart Foundation Walking, a nationwide Australian community-based walking program Authors: Kylie Ball, Gavin Abbott, Michelle Wilson, Melanie Chisholm and Shannon Sahlqvist International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity201714:161   Abstract Background Community-based walking programs represent a low-cost, accessible approach to increasing physical...

08 Dec

Posted at 11:01h in Healthy Education, Food Security by

  The growth in child poverty has been halted and relevant indicators are dropping, says the Children’s Commissioner on release of the latest Child Poverty Monitor data. However, sustained progress is needed so that all children have the same opportunities to flourish and thrive   “Following an increase...

07 Dec

Posted at 15:02h in Research by

Published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity201714:165 Authors: Jessica L. Unick, Wei Lang, Samantha E. Williams, Dale S. Bond, Caitlin M. Egan, Mark A. Espeland, Rena R. Wing, Deborah F. Tate and SNAP Research Group Abstract Background Reductions in physical activity (PA) are common throughout young adulthood and low PA is associated with weight gain. The SNAP Trial previously reported that...

06 Dec

Posted at 08:45h in Healthy Environments by

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity201714:164 Authors: Lucy Dubrelle Gunn Email author, Suzanne Mavoa, Claire Boulangé, Paula Hooper, Anne Kavanagh and Billie Giles-Corti Abstract: Evidence-based metrics are needed to inform urban policy to create healthy walkable communities. Most active living research has developed metrics of the environment around residential addresses, ignoring other important walking...