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15 Dec Cancer Society position statement on alcohol and cancer

Posted at 14:12h in Key Documents by Margaret McLachlan

Alcohol is a known cause of seven cancers. Avoiding or reducing alcohol is the best way to prevent these cancers, experienced more by Māori. This position statement recommends policies to address alcohol availability, affordability and marketing to equitably reduce alcohol consumption and related cancers in...

11 Dec Unpacking Ultra-processed foods

Posted at 12:24h in Healthy Environments by Margaret McLachlan

By Niki BezzantWhat is an ultra-processed food?The term ‘ultra-processed foods’ (UPFs) describes foods that have been through industrial processing, resulting in energy-dense products which are high in sugar, unhealthy fats and salt. The NOVA food classification system is the first to come up with a formal definition...

07 Dec World Obesity policy dossiers

Posted at 10:58h in Advocacy, Resources by Kim Tucker

These policy dossiers, from the World Obesity Federation, provide a summary of evidence and resources to help policymakers, NGOs and others when seeking to implement a policy in their country.The dossiers includes summaries and links to a series of systematic reviews, cost studies, advocacy reports, recommendations, stakeholder...

07 Dec WHO 2020 Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour

Posted at 10:54h in Resources, Key Documents, Healthy Systems by Kim Tucker

The new WHO 2020 Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour provide recommendations on the amount and types of physical activity for various age groups, pregnant and post-partum women, and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities. Read Guidelines ...

07 Dec Annual NZ Health Survey 2020

Posted at 10:51h in Resources, Key Documents by Kim Tucker

.The Annual Data Explorer shows 2019/20 results from the continuous New Zealand Health Survey, with comparisons to earlier surveys. Results are available by gender, age group, ethnic group and neighbourhood deprivation Visit Website ...

03 Dec Vegetarian diet and the risk of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Posted at 10:10h in Resources, Healthy Community by Kim Tucker

A systematic literature review of the association between a vegetarian diet and depression, anxiety and stress has found no significant associations. Read review ...

03 Dec Policy Guideline on Food Labelling to help consumers make informed healthy choices

Posted at 10:06h in Resources, Healthy Systems by Kim Tucker

The Policy Guideline provides strategic guidance to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) about the Forum’s expectations on food labelling to support consumers to make informed healthy choices in relation to the recommendations in the Australian and New Zealand Dietary Guidelines. These include ensuring information...

03 Dec Building cultural inclusion in active recreation and sport

Posted at 10:03h in Resources, Healthy Community by Kim Tucker

This report highlights key themes that emerged from conversations with Muslim girls and women, and active recreation and sport administrators in 2019. It aims to recognise the importance of creating spaces for the voices and experiences of Muslim women, as well as those involved in...

01 Dec Differential exposure to, and potential impact of, unhealthy advertising to children by socio-economic and ethnic groups: A systematic review of the evidence

Posted at 11:39h in Healthy babies and children by Margaret McLachlan

This systematic review examines the differential potential exposure and impact of unhealthy food advertising to children according to socio-economic position (SEP) and/or ethnicity. Most studies (n = 19) revealed a higher potential exposure or a greater potential impact of unhealthy food advertising among ethnic minority or...

01 Dec Food Pantries Select Healthier Foods After Nutrition Information is Available on their Food Bank’s Ordering Platform

Posted at 11:26h in Healthy Systems by Margaret McLachlan

This research analysed data following an intervention of a traffic light symbol placed on foods ordered online at a food bank in the US providing food to people with food insecurity. The findings from this natural experiment found that individuals who order food for pantries are...

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