A revolution in food science and modern grocery retailing over the last 60 years has led to explosive growth in manufacturing and consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs).1,2 This shift began in high-income countries but has now reached countries at all income levels.2-5 UPFs are a...
Increasing the amount of time schools devote to physical education each week could dramatically reduce the number of children who are doing only minimal levels of exercise, researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington and Sport New Zealand have found.Increasing PE time at school to...
Bristol has become the first city outside London to restrict junk food advertising. The policy will restrict the marketing of food and drink products high in fat, sugar and/or salt in the council's own advertising and on it's assets, such as public transport. Read more here ...
Ka Ora, Ka Ako - the healthy school lunches programme is having a powerful impact in schools and kura taking part across Aotearoa, according to the Education Gazette. This article talks to Awapuni School, Gisborne and their supplier Puku Ora. Read article ...
Research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity investigated longitudinal changes and tracking of total volume and accumulation patterns of physical activity and sedentary time across three timepoints from early to late childhood among boys and girls living in Australia.The research found...
The Australian Obesity Policy Coalition has launched Brands Off Our Kids! - four actions to protect children from the processed food industry’s unhealthy food marketing. Read more here ...
Community food distribution is about connecting to and celebrating people. In this, we are invited to recognise our own mana and the mana of everyone we encounter.Mana to Mana Practice of Community Food Distribution invites us look to ways of respecting the inherent mana of...
Childhood obesity is associated with an increased risk of adult obesity and related chronic disease. Our aim was to identify modifiable exposures that are independently associated with obesity in the preschool age group. Read Research ...
Wellington City Mission, supported by New World, have introduced an innovative new Social Supermarket, improving food security for Wellingtonians in need.In a shift from the traditional City Mission food parcel model puts shopper experience and choice at the heart of its new initiative. Wellington City Missioner...
Here are some guidelines and resources from VegKIT to support people who want to increase children's vegetable intake. Includes 7 Days of Veggie Snacks with inspiration and recipes for five delicious vegetable snacks. Visit Website ...
