Child health publications

This publication provides the Ministry’s evidence base for advice about babies and toddlers food and nutrition needs. The document is written for health practitioners and others who provide advice on nutrition for babies and toddlers.

Advice for health practitioners on vitamin D and sun exposure in pregnancy and infancy.

The guidance helps English and Māori medium Early Learning Services develop a policy to improve their food and drink environment.

This publication, based on the New Zealand Health Survey, explores the prevalence of household food insecurity in New Zealand children aged 0-14 years. It also provides insights into the wider circumstances of children living in food insecure households, including their health status, development and unmet need for health care