Activity & Nutrition Aotearoa |

16 Jan Factors influencing healthy eating and physical activity amongst school staff

Posted at 12:20h in Healthy Education by Kim Tucker

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...

16 Jan Trends and measurement issues for active transportation in New Zealand’s physical activity report cards for children and youth

Posted at 12:16h in Healthy Environments by Kim Tucker

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...

06 Jan Child Poverty in New Zealand Educational resource

Posted at 12:04h in Advocacy by Kim Tucker

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,...

06 Jan How Do I Inspire Others in Times of Change?

Posted at 11:54h in Healthy Workplace by Kim Tucker

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?...

19 Dec The link between cancer and nutrition

Posted at 15:59h in Healthy Community by Alison Pask

Cancer is the single biggest cause of death in Aotearoa New Zealand. But by 2040 the number of Kiwis diagnosed with cancer is predicted to double(1). The burden of cancer is felt more greatly by Māori, Pacific people and low socio-economic groups. Māori are 30% more...

12 Dec Book Review: Easy Recipes for One or Two

Posted at 09:01h in Healthy Community by Alison Pask

This cookbook is a collection of recipes suitable for one or two people. It has been designed for people who are elderly to use to cook simple and nutritious meals on a regular basis at home. The recipes have been tested as part of the senior...

09 Dec Banks Peninsula Track, a hidden treasure in Aotearoa.

Posted at 10:21h in Healthy Environments by Alison Pask

Alison Pask shares a short overview from walking the dramatic coastline of the Banks Peninsula Track, a hidden treasure in Aotearoa. Starting in Akaroa, a 90-minute drive from Christchurch, this 3-day walk covers a 30 km journey reaching heights of up to 699m. The track takes you...

09 Dec Taking BMI off the Table

Posted at 09:16h in Healthy Education by Kim Tucker

In this paper, the current limitations of using BMI categories to essentially diagnose obesity are examined, recent research is discussed which calls into question the very idea of telling parents their child is obese, and an inclusive, universal approach is proposed instead....

09 Dec Insights report: Ngā Tohu Manawa Ora – Kōhungahunga.

Posted at 09:08h in Healthy Education by Kim Tucker

Insights from talking to whānau, kaiako, and stakeholders on how the Healthy Heart Award can better serve tamariki and whānau Māori. This report explores the ﬁndings of a rapid social innovation project commissioned by the Heart Foundation and led by Kataraina Davis (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti...

05 Dec Five tips to help your kid succeed in sport – or maybe just enjoy it

Posted at 12:35h in Healthy Community by Kim Tucker

Here are five points for parents, athletes and sporting organisations to consider for talented sports programs – and kids playing a sport in general....

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