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 ...
New Behind the Hype information sheet has been added to the Nutrition and Activity Hub. Download Information Sheet ...
New Behind the Hype information sheet has been added to the Nutrition and Activity Hub. Download Information Sheet ...
Ka Pai Kai Rotorua has provided 200,000 heathy school lunches to date. Thanks to the support of the Rotorua community, the lunches are affordable for everyone Visit Website ...
This resource provides information on the updated serving size advice that is included in the updated Eating and Activity Guidelines for New Zealand Adults (Ministry of Health 2020). Download resource ...
This document provides evidence-based population health advice on healthy eating and being physically active.The document is written for health practitioners and others who provide advice on nutrition and physical activity for New Zealand adults. The document:brings together the eating and physical activity statements, outlining each...
The first COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Aotearoa New Zealand resulted in disruptions to everyday life, including changes in grocery shopping, cooking and eating. This study aimed to capture changes in behaviours and perceptions of grocery shopping and food preparation during the lockdown, and the extent...
The results of a study co-designed by Countdown supermarkets and academics at the University of Auckland, have highlighted opportunities to further build on knowledge that could promote healthy food purchasing decisions in a supermarket setting.The chosen intervention tested more prominent shelf placement of healthier breakfast...
A healthy lifestyle increases life expectancy by more than six years among people who have multiple health conditions, Leicester researchers have said.The researchers found that regardless of other health issues, eating well and exercising helped men live up to 6.3 years longer while women could...
It is well known that food retailers shape purchasing decisions through marketing strategies, particularly the ‘four Ps’ of price, promotion, place and product.There is ample evidence to show settings-based interventions can create supportive environments for healthy food choices especially at the point of purchase such...
