08 Mar Behind the Hype information sheets – Supporting children to eat well
New Behind the Hype information sheet has been added to the Nutrition and Activity Hub. Download Information Sheet ...
New Behind the Hype information sheet has been added to the Nutrition and Activity Hub. Download Information Sheet ...
New Behind the Hype information sheet has been added to the Nutrition and Activity Hub. Download Information Sheet ...
These STOP project systematic reviews collated in Obesity Reviews provide an evidence-base of the impacts of key government policies aimed at addressing childhood obesity. Read reviews ...
A new community bike-sharing scheme, ‘Free Ride’, has recently launched in Lower Hutt, Wellington.The brightly branded and geo-tracked Free Ride bikes are available to use at special bike racks outside the Naenae Clubhouse and Naenae Library for anyone to take and borrow to get around the city, returning...
This research published in International Journal for Equity in Health found that New Zealand is failing in its duty to provide the right to adequate food for indigenous children. Given the importance of food to health, the need for a broad policy approach from the NZ government...
Boyd Swinburn said the case showed “that the dirty tactics employed overseas by the tobacco, alcohol and processed food industries happen in New Zealand. These industries have successfully stalled public health policies for far too long in this country because they have deep pockets, powerful...
Public health campaigns in the UK to address the dangers of smoking have been hugely successful – but we’ve replaced one oral fixation with another: food. Researchers now estimate that since 2014, obesity and excess body fat have contributed to more deaths in England and...
Cow’s milk is under siege from alternative kinds of milk including soy, oat, almond, coconut, rice and many others. This article looks at how these challenger milks stack up against cow’s milk. Read article ...
On average, 12-year-old children snack on unhealthy food and beverages five times a day, according to new research from the University of Otago. The average child snacked on confectionary, salty snacks, cookies/cakes and sugary drinks at least once a day. Healthier snacks, such as fruit,...
A series of global report cards on physical activity shows New Zealanders increased their level of physical activity by six per cent between 2015 and 2019. Read more ...