Nutrition

This section provides information about the Ministry’s work in the area of nutrition.

Newsletter: The Nutrition and Physical Activity Knowledge Bulletin

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What we do: nutrition and physical activity

The Ministry provides advice to the Government on nutrition and physical activity for healthy New Zealanders. Read more
Folate/folic acid

Folate is a B vitamin that is important in cell growth and reproduction. This page provides information about folate, and New Zealand’s policy on folic acid supplementation and fortification of food for reducing neural tube defects. Read more
Iodine

Although only required in very small amounts, iodine is an essential nutrient. This page provides information about iodine in New Zealand. Read more
Nutrient reference values (including recommended dietary intakes)

Nutrient Reference Values refer to the levels of recommended intakes of essential nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals. Read more
Baby-led weaning – Ministry position statement

Currently, the Ministry of Health does not recommend baby-led weaning as population health advice in New Zealand. Read more
Healthy Active Learning

The Ministry has updated its food and nutrition guidance for education settings as part of the Healthy Active Learning initiative. Read more
Infant feeding in emergencies for babies aged 0–12 months

Advice for health practitioners on infant feeding in emergencies. Read more
Nutrition and Physical Activity Knowledge Bulletin

This fortnightly email newsletter has a New Zealand focus and provide links to new research, evaluations, guidance, resources and upcoming events on the topics of nutrition, physical activity, obesity, sport and recreation in relation to health and wellbeing. Read more
Nutrition publications

Publications relating to food and nutrition in New Zealand. Read more

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