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Study looks at kūmara as a potential baby health food

New Zealand researchers are hoping to find out if kūmara could promote healthy bacteria in an infant's gut. Read more about 'Study looks at kūmara as a potential baby health food'...

Posted 26 days ago

Kiwi teenagers less fit than a generation ago, Otago research reveals

New Zealand teenagers are less fit and weigh more than their parents were at the same age, new University of Otago research reveals. Read more about 'Kiwi teenagers less fit than a generation ago, Otago research reveals'...

Posted 52 days ago

Kiwi kids can cook - very well!

One of the world’s most celebrated chefs has given some of our top young Kiwi cooks a day they’ll never forget. Read more about 'Kiwi kids can cook - very well!'...

Posted 2 months ago

Nadia says

Children in New Zealand are missing out on precious family dinnertime as the evening tradition of sharing a meal together becomes more of a luxury than a given. Read more about 'Nadia says'...

Posted 4 months ago

healthykids.org.nz has now launched!

This is a family and whānau friendly space full of fun, free and low-cost ideas to get children eating, moving and sleeping well. Read more about 'healthykids.org.nz has now launched!'...

Posted 5 months ago

New 'Easy meals with vegetables' videos and skills cards

In collaboration with the Health Promotion Agency (HPA) and the Heart Foundation, vegetables.co.nz have released another set of skills cards and short ‘how-to’ videos in our ‘Easy meals with vegetables’ project. Read more about 'New 'Easy meals with vegetables' videos and skills cards'...

Posted 5 months ago

New research reveals mealtime mismatch for preschoolers

Good nutrition-related behaviours early on can help establish healthy habits for life, but new research shows children are getting different messages about healthy eating from home and preschool. Read more about 'New research reveals mealtime mismatch for preschoolers'...

Posted 5 months ago

Nutrition Classroom

Vegetables.co.nz are proud to supply resources to the Nutrition Classroom at Glen Taylor School in Glen Innes, Auckland. Read more about 'Nutrition Classroom'...

Posted 6 months ago