Ministry of Health Resources

The Ministry of Health has resources offering advice on a range of nutrition topics from Healthy eating for babies and toddlers to Healthy eating for adult New Zealanders.

• See: www.healthed.govt.nz.

Ministry of Health: National Provider Meeting

On 8 December 2009 the Ministry of Health hosted a meeting for health professionals working in nutrition and physical activity. A number of presentations are available here:

• Ministry of Health Overview – Part One – Carolyn Holmes
• Ministry of Health Overview – Part Two – Elizabeth Aitken
• ENHANCE – Louise Signal, Leonie Matoe and Tolotea Lanumata
• Pataka Kai – Mary Ann Nixon
• Green Prescription Update – Diana O'Neill
• Better Sooner More Convenient Update – Diana ONeill
• Porirua Project – Vicki Robinson
• Overweight and Obesity Management Guidelines – Nicki Aerakis
• Kiwisport – Rebecca Taylor
• Parents Jury – Jan Pearson

Concurrent Session – Nutrition

• Update on Nutrition Guidelines – Louise McIntyre
• Folic Acid – Ursula Egan
• Folic Acid – Barbara Hegan
• Vitamin D – Barbara Hegan and Jan Pearson
• Update on Adult Nutrition Survey – Sally McKay

Concurrent Session: Physical Activity

• MoH Physical Activity Policy Team Overview – Jaynie Gardyne
• Health Impact Assessment and Physical Activity – Christine Stewart