In this article, experts share 24 recommendations to reverse the national decline in walking to school....
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....
Phasing out sugary drinks in Pasifika churches and community groups A water-only pledge has been translated into seven Pasifika languages and jointly signed by nearly 20 Pasifika church and community group leaders, shifting the consumption of sugary drinks where community spend their time across Auckland. The opportunity...
Squeezable food pouches containing pureed baby food have become a convenient way to feed babies and toddlers, but are they a help or a hindrance? I have conducted some informal investigation and discovered pouches are a popular way to feed babies and toddlers and there’s a...
People who cycle to work have a lower risk of dying, a New Zealand study has found. The study, by researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington, the University of Melbourne and the University of Auckland, has just been published in the International Journal of Epidemiology. Lead researcher...
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...
