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The built environment influences behaviour, like physical activity, diet and sleep, which affects the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study systematically reviewed and meta-analysed evidence on the association between built environmental characteristics related to lifestyle behaviour and T2DM risk/prevalence, worldwide. From 11,279...

This UK report published by the Cancer Research UK, January 2018, examines the association between television marketing and diet and recommends urgent action on junk food television marketing. The report is called “10 Years On: New evidence on TV marketing and junk food eating amongst...

The Shift programme in Wellington aims to improve the wellbeing of young women aged 12 – 20. They have recently published a case study of initiatives aimed at getting young Wellington women moving.  

What does a way of eating look like when you don’t worry about your weight and follow your hunger? Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Programme that Works Authors: Evelyn Tribole (Registered Dietitian) Elise Resch (Registered Dietitian) Published 13 August 2012 Paperback, 344 pages Ask Dr. Google...

In 2018, the biennial 2WALKandCYCLE conference will be held in Palmerston North, New Zealand.   The theme for 2WALKandCYCLE 2018 is ‘Moving Towards Healthy Communities’.    2WALKandCYCLE 2018 will showcase ways to enable us to achieve this goal, and will inform our journey towards transport systems for the...