The food system is crucial for well-being, healthcare costs, health disparities and planetary sustainability. Coordinated evidence-based multi-sectoral policies will need to play a critical role in the future....
A study from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) suggests the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables should be in direct proportion to body size....
SMART Work is a FREE, evidence-based resource kit to help employees sit less and move more at work...
Action by the soft drinks industry to reduce sugar in products and change their product portfolios, coupled with changes in consumer purchasing, has led to a significant reduction in the volume of sugars sold in soft drinks in the UK with accelerated change noted after...
The Fresh Made team have some great resources available. Fresh Made is a Heart Foundation service that helps food suppliers, school canteens and early learning services make their food healthier for students....
This study is the first of its kind to explore the relationship between commuting behavior and employee productivity by drawing theories from multiple disciplines and providing empirical evidence from Australian cities. Relying on survey data collected from three major cities in Australia, this study finds...
Limited research has explored teachers’ perceptions of the role that schools can play in supporting staff members’ healthy eating and physical activity. We aimed to identify barriers to healthy eating and physical activity within the school context, and to conclude on potential strategies for supporting...
Active transport (AT) contributes to human and environmental health but is low and declining in New Zealand (NZ) children and youth. Quality evidence is necessary to inform and evaluate interventions, identify inequities, and understand trends. NZ has participated in the Global Physical Activity (PA) Matrix...
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is an independent charity whose goal is to end child poverty in New Zealand. Together, our network of experts and allies research the causes and consequences of child poverty, and advocate for better policies that will improve children’s lives. We aim to inform and educate the public,...
2019 marked the 11th annual Tonic Conference run by Exult. They took a peek ‘Through the Looking Glass’ at what the future of New Zealand might look like and how can we be prepared for those changes? What can our organisations learn by reflecting on the past?...
