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Food Week targets young ‘kitchen strangers’
posted by Research Admin on 16 May 2013
NZ Nutrition Foundation media release, 16 May 2013 Food Week kicks off for a third year on Monday. The New…
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Children who live in 'walkable' neighborhoods are less likely to be overweight
posted by Research Admin on 9 May 2013
7 May 2013 - As parents, physicians and policymakers look for ways to curb childhood obesity, they may need to…
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Agencies for Nutrition Action (ANA) Newsletter - March 2013
posted by Research Admin on 2 May 2013
Agencies for Nutrition Action (ANA) Quarterly Newsletter - March 2013 In this issue: The Conference countdown continues… Maternal and infant…
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Child obesity can be a taboo subject
posted by Research Admin on 29 Apr 2013
26 April 2013 - Both doctors and parents are reluctant about raising the issue of childhood obesity, according to a…
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Health check: South Auckland obesity sparks healthy-eating call
posted by Research Admin on 24 Apr 2013
24 April 2013 - The rapid increase in obesity in South Auckland shows the need for healthy-eating programmes to be…
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How to increase kids physical activity
posted by Research Admin on 17 Apr 2013
16 April 2013 - Altering parents' and teachers' notion of risk taking behaviour can significantly increase children's physical activity suggests…
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Staying active 'the most important thing to do to prevent falls'
posted by Research Admin on 9 Apr 2013
9 April 2013 - Nelson Marlborough health advisors say staying physically active is the most important thing to do to…
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Fonterra Milk for Schools takes next step in nationwide rollout
posted by Research Admin on 3 Apr 2013
2 April 2013 - More than 150 Southland and Otago primary schools will this morning receive an invitation to be…
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New fresh food guidelines for school food
posted by Research Admin on 27 Mar 2013
19 March 2013 - Healthier food choices in schools will now be even easier with the launch of nutrient guidelines…
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Younger children inspired by teen mentors to make healthier choices (US)
posted by Research Admin on 25 Mar 2013
23 March 2013 - An obesity intervention taught by teen mentors in USA elementary schools resulted in weight loss, lower…
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Older People's Nutrition: e-Bulletin March 2013
posted by Research Admin on 6 Mar 2013
The March issue of the Committee for Healthy Ageing Bulletin, produced by the NZ Nutrition Foundation provides an update on…
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Code of Practice to protect breastfeeding launched
posted by Research Admin on 21 Feb 2013
21 February 2013 - An updated Code of Practice for the marketing of infant formula in New Zealand was launched…
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Study looks at 'fun' exercise for boys
posted by Research Admin on 19 Feb 2013
18 February 2013 - A team of researchers at Massey University will study whether engaging in “fun” exercise is successful…
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Start obesity fight by age 4 - University of Auckland study
posted by Research Admin on 18 Feb 2013
16 February 2013 - The battle against the bulge should start while you're still a toddler, according to an obesity…
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Diet during pregnancy has big impact for life
posted by Research Admin on 5 Feb 2013
A healthy diet and not eating for two during pregnancy is vital to limit excess weight gain in both women…
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Exercise more and live longer
posted by Research Admin on 1 Feb 2013
1 February 2013 - Arthritis New Zealand welcomes the Ministry of Health’s recommendations that elderly New Zealanders should exercise more,…
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The revised "Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Older People - background paper" has been released
posted by Research Admin on 31 Jan 2013
31 January 2013 - The Ministry of Health has released a revised "Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Older People…
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Child obesity problems upsized
posted by Research Admin on 18 Dec 2012
17 December 2012 - The number of clinically overweight children aged under 10 being seen by a Tauranga dietitian has…
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Minister welcomes Fonterra Milk for Schools programme
posted by Research Admin on 14 Dec 2012
13 December 2012 - Education Minister Hekia Parata welcomes Fonterra’s nationwide ‘Milk for Schools’ rollout to all New Zealand primary…
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Shocking disparities in child obesity now exist in New Zealand
posted by Research Admin on 13 Dec 2012
12 December 2012 - Public health researcher Professor Tony Blakely from the University of Otago, Wellington says the time for…