This collection of population-specific nutrition and physical activity guidelines provide the Ministry’s evidence base for nutrition and physical activity advice.
These documents are an important tool for health practitioners and others who provide advice on nutrition and physical activity.
Each guideline has an accompanying health education resource for the general public.
Infants and Toddlers (0–2)
- Healthy Eating Guidelines for New Zealand Babies and Toddlers (Aged 0-2 years old) (September 2021)
- Sit Less, Move More, Sleep Well: Active play guidelines for under-fives (Ministry of Health, 2017)
- Healthy Eating for Babies and Toddlers from Birth to 2 Years Old – HealthEd website
Children and Young People (2–18 years)
- Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Children and Young People (Aged 2–18 Years) – A background paper (Aug 2012)
- Sit Less, Move More, Sleep Well: Active play guidelines for under-fives (Ministry of Health, 2017)
- Physical Activity Guidelines for Children and Young People
- Eating for Healthy Children aged 2 to 12 – HealthEd website
- Healthy Eating for Young People – HealthEd website
Adults including those who are pregnant and breastfeeding
- Eating and Activity Guidelines for New Zealand Adults (Updated 2020 to include advice for pregnant and breastfeeding women)
- Healthy Eating, Active Living – HealthEd website
- Eat healthy food and move more every day – HealthEd website
- Eating for Healthy Breastfeeding Women – HealthEd website
- Eating for Healthy Pregnant Women – HealthEd website