Activity & Nutrition Aotearoa |

06 Apr Pump up the volume on quality school PE

Posted at 11:36h in Research, Resources by Kim Tucker

Increasing the amount of time schools devote to physical education each week could dramatically reduce the number of children who are doing only minimal levels of exercise, researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington and Sport New Zealand have found. Increasing PE time at school...

06 Apr Bristol launches healthier food advertising policy

Posted at 11:34h in Resources, Advocacy by Kim Tucker

Bristol has become the first city outside London to restrict junk food advertising. The policy will restrict the marketing of food and drink products high in fat, sugar and/or salt in the council’s own advertising and on it’s assets, such as public transport. Read more here

06 Apr Ka Ora, Ka Ako – the healthy school lunches programme

Posted at 11:29h in Resources, Healthy Education by Kim Tucker

Ka Ora, Ka Ako – the healthy school lunches programme is having a powerful impact in schools and kura taking part across Aotearoa, according to the Education Gazette. This article talks to Awapuni School, Gisborne and their supplier Puku Ora. Read article

06 Apr Volume and accumulation patterns of physical activity and sedentary time: longitudinal changes and tracking from early to late childhood

Posted at 11:07h in Research, Resources by Kim Tucker

Research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity investigated longitudinal changes and tracking of total volume and accumulation patterns of physical activity and sedentary time across three timepoints from early to late childhood among boys and girls living in Australia. The research...

06 Apr Brands off our kids!

Posted at 11:04h in Resources, Advocacy by Kim Tucker

The Australian Obesity Policy Coalition has launched Brands Off Our Kids! – four actions to protect children from the processed food industry’s unhealthy food marketing. Read more here

06 Apr New Zealand Walking Summit

Posted at 09:32h by Kim Tucker

The third New Zealand Walking Summit in 2021 will focus on how we achieve the new requirements for walkability in urban design and planning as well as meet the Climate Change Commissions 25% target increase in walk mode share. This will be a stimulating two...

01 Apr Mana to Mana Practice of Community Food Distribution

Posted at 13:58h in Resources, Healthy Community by Kim Tucker

Community food distribution is about connecting to and celebrating people. In this, we are invited to recognise our own mana and the mana of everyone we encounter. Mana to Mana Practice of Community Food Distribution invites us look to ways of respecting the inherent mana...

01 Apr Modiﬁable Early Childhood Risk Factors for Obesity at Age Four Years

Posted at 13:52h in Resources, Healthy babies and children by Kim Tucker

Childhood obesity is associated with an increased risk of adult obesity and related chronic disease. Our aim was to identify modiﬁable exposures that are independently associated with obesity in the preschool age group. Read Research

01 Apr 2021 Virtual National Child Nutrition Conference

Posted at 13:48h by Kim Tucker

Attendees will be able to join this premier event online from the comfort of their home, office, or home offices. Join the child nutrition community for an incredible few days of training and learning opportunities. Learn from and network with colleagues from across the nation....

01 Apr Webinar: ReInvent and ReBuild: A stronger, fairer physical activity and sports system for all.

Posted at 12:17h by Kim Tucker

COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of our lives including where and how we can take part in sport and physical activity. The impacts have been unequal, and some of us are finding it more difficult than others to stay active. This is widening health gaps,...

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