Eating practices in New Zealand families and whanau Published: 01 Aug 2008 This document presents findings on family and whānau eating practices from two major research projects undertaken by the HSC.
Shopping behaviours of different food and drinks consumption groups: In Fact Published: 01 Mar 2012 This fact sheet provides a summary of differences in where people buy foods and drinks, how much they spend, and the influences on their shopping based…
Food and Nutrition Monitoring Report 2006 Published: 02 Oct 2006 Relevant, reliable and timely food and nutrition monitoring data are essential for the development and monitoring of effective food and nutrition-related policies, programmes and services. This report…
Evaluation of DARE to make a Choice Published: 01 Jul 2007 The Crime and Justice Research Centre (CJRC) carried out a new evaluation of the DARE to make a Choice (Choice) drug education programme. The evaluation was based…
The Burden of Death, Disease and Disability due to Alcohol in New Zealand Published: 01 Feb 2005 This study aimed to assess the health impacts of alcohol consumption in New Zealand in terms of the types of health conditions most affected, the numbers…
Understanding Excess Body Weight: New Zealand Health Survey Published: 16 Apr 2015 Obesity is New Zealand’s leading modifiable risk factor for health loss. A number of diseases, including type 2 diabetes, ischaemic heart disease, ischaemic stroke and some…
Schools' Progress Towards Meeting National Administration Guideline (NAG) 5 on Food and Nutrition Published: 01 Jun 2008 These earlier reports should be used for historical perspective – many of our more recent reports replace these and are more current and up to date. Mission-On…
Consumption of juice and fruit drinks among children and their parents or caregivers: In Fact Published: 01 Jan 2013 The Ministry of Health recommends that children consume water and unflavoured milk and eat fresh fruit. If juice is given to children, intake should be limited…
The Health of Māori Adults and Children, 2011–2013 Published: 01 Jun 2014 This four-page report presents key findings on the health and wellbeing of Māori adults and children (2011–2013) and shows trends since 2006/07 New Zealand Health Survey…
Mortality and Demographic Data 2007 Published: 02 Dec 2012 Annual statistical publication that collates and analyses information on the underlying causes of all deaths registered in New Zealand. The commentary summarises key facts, mortality rates,…