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Food, activity and sleep

Eating well, being active and getting enough quality sleep are key ingredients for a healthy life.

Physical activity

Everyone needs to be active and eat well to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It increases your quality of life and your sense of wellbeing.

Food-related choking

Young children can choke on food quite easily. Find out how to reduce the risk of food-related choking and keep your child safe.
- Developing chewing and swallowing skills
- Foods that pose a higher choking risk
- Preventing choking

Green Prescriptions

If you’re inactive and worried about your health, the Green Prescription might be right for you. Learn about how the Green Prescription can help you and your family get active, and read the stories of those who have tried it out before.
- Active Families
- Resources
- Seniors: healthy ageing

Guidance for workplaces

Promoting healthy choices for eating and physical activity in the workplace can help ensure that New Zealanders live longer, healthier and more independent lives.
- Supporting breastfeeding mothers

Healthy weight gain during pregnancy

It’s normal to gain some weight during pregnancy due to the growth of the baby, placenta and fluid around the baby. But too much extra weight can increase your risk of complications.

Sleeping

Sleep is important for good health and wellbeing throughout life. Getting enough quality sleep helps your mind and body work well.
- Helping children sleep better
- Helping teenagers sleep better
- Helping young children sleep better
- Sleep tips for adults

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is important for healthy bones. Find out about getting enough vitamin D safely.

Eating and Activity Guidelines

Our guidelines for health practitioners on eating, activity and bodyweight.

Healthy weight BMI calculator

Find out if you or your child are a healthy weight.

Alcohol

Information on standard drinks, working out if your intake is harmful, and more.

Activity levels in NZ

Check out our physical activity data and stats.

Obesity data and stats

Find statistics on how many NZers are overweight or obese.

Page last updated: 29 May 2023

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