Obesity-related publications

Publications relating to obesity, nutrition and physical activity in New Zealand.

Publications

Methodology Report for the 2008/09 NZ Adult Nutrition Survey

Published 02 September 2011

This methodology report details the procedures and protocols that were followed to ensure the 2008/09 New Zealand Adult Nutrition Survey produced the high quality and robust data expected of official statistics.

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A National Survey of Children and Young People's Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviours in New Zealand: 2008/09: Key Findings

Published 06 September 2010

This report presents key findings of the national survey of physical activity, sedentary behaviours and dietary habits in five to 24 year-olds in New Zealand. The survey was commissioned by SPARC together with the Ministries of Health, Education and Youth Development.

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Implementing the Clinical Guidelines for Weight Management in New Zealand: 2010/11

Published 02 September 2010

This publication outlines the activities delivered on behalf of the Ministry of Health during the 2010/11 financial year to implement the Clinical Guidelines for Weight Management in New Zealand Adults; and the Clinical Guidelines for Weight Management in New Zealand Children and Young People.

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Helping Your Family to Get Active

Published 02 December 2009

A pamphlet explaining the Green Prescription Active Families programme.

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What Happens Next?

Published 02 March 2009

A leaflet on what happens after you’ve been given a Green Prescription.

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Need Help to Get Active?

Published 02 March 2009

A pamphlet describing the Green Prescription and how it can help people get more active.

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Walking Guide

Published 02 March 2009

A poster for people wanting to become more active, showing them how to build up to longer walks over time.

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Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women: A background paper

Published 02 November 2008

This document provides evidence-based population health advice for pregnant and breastfeeding women on healthy eating and being physically active.

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Healthy Eating – Healthy Action, Oranga Kai – Oranga Pumau - Progress on Implementing the HEHA Strategy 2008

Published 02 November 2008

The Healthy – Eating, Healthy Action: Oranga Kai – Oranga Pumau, Progress on implementing the HEHA strategy 2008 document will inform a wide range of audiences - from the government and private sectors to the public in general - about Healthy Eating – Healthy Action (HEHA).

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Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Infants and Toddlers (Aged 0–2): A background paper - Partially revised December 2012

Published 02 May 2008

The Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Infants and Toddlers (Aged 0-2): A background paper - Partially revised December 2012, brings together and updates key areas of food and nutrition that affect the health of infants and toddlers.

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