Dementia management at home (PDF version)By Alison Pask, NZ Registered DietitianThis article offers suggestions to ensure improved nutrition for the person with dementia living at home, however the content does not replace the advice of your own health care team.Optimum nutrition is essential for everyone,...
The International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) has released the #8Investments, a concise roadmap for investment and action around the world. The #8Investments focuses on increasing physical activity across settings, in schools, workplaces and healthcare, through inclusive sport and recreation for all, and investment...
Western Australia’s leading non-government health agencies have joined forces to call on the State Government to immediately end junk food advertising on government property such as public transport, outdoor billboards and sporting venues. Read article ...
Research published in the Lancet has highlighted New Zealand children among the unhealthiest in the world. Read research ...
The first COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Aotearoa New Zealand resulted in disruptions to everyday life, including changes in grocery shopping, cooking and eating. This study aimed to capture changes in behaviours and perceptions of grocery shopping and food preparation during the lockdown, and the extent...
This is a thorough and carefully done analysis of the ways in which Big Food companies took advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic as a marketing opportunity. The report gives more than 40 specific examples of corporate: Nutri-washing: Coupling “solidarity actions” with aggressive marketing of junk food...
The objective of the current study was to identify challenges of making and sustaining healthy lifestyle changes for families with children/adolescents affected by obesity, who were referred to a multicomponent healthy lifestyle assessment and intervention programme in Aotearoa/New Zealand (NZ). Read research ...
As the government shifts its focus from COVID- 19 elimination to addressing the longer- term social and economic repercussions of the pandemic, it is critical that Mäori are able to partner and lead in decision- making. In the new normal of a post- COVID Aotearoa,...
The results of a study co-designed by Countdown supermarkets and academics at the University of Auckland, have highlighted opportunities to further build on knowledge that could promote healthy food purchasing decisions in a supermarket setting.The chosen intervention tested more prominent shelf placement of healthier breakfast...
By Niki Bezzant What is hemp?Hemp is a strain of the Cannabis sativa plant. It’s been cultivated for thousands of years for its fibre, edible seeds, edible oil, lubricant, and for use as a fuel.The hemp plant is highly versatile. It’s been used for centuries to...
