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Food and Nutrition Guidelines

www.moh.govt.nz/foodandnutrition
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This series of six population-specific food and nutrition guidelines background papers provide the Ministry of Health’s evidence base for nutrition policy advice and support the implementation of strategies such as the New Zealand Health Strategy and the Healthy Eating - Healthy Action strategy. They are an important tool for health professionals in New Zealand who provide nutrition advice as part of their daily work.

Each guideline background paper has an accompanying health education resource for the general public.

The background papers and health education resources are provided below:
  • Infants and Toddlers
  • Children (2-12)
  • Adolescents
  • Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
  • Adults0
  • Older People

Infants and Toddlers

  • Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Infants and Toddlers (Aged 0 to 2 years) - A Background Paper (May 2008)
  • Healthy Eating for Babies and Toddlers from Birth to 2 Years Old - HealthEd website


Children (2-12)

  • Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Children Aged 2-12 Years
  • Eating for Healthy Children aged 2 to 12 - HealthEd website


Adolescents

  • Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Adolescents - A Background Paper (June 1998)
  • Eating for Healthy Teenagers: A Teenager's Guide to Healthy Eating- HealthEd website


Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

  • Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women - A Background Paper (April 2006)
  • Eating for Healthy Pregnant Women - HealthEd website
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Adults

  • Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Adults - A Background paper (October 2003)
  • New Zealand Food and Nutrition Guideline statements
  • Eating for Healthy Adult New Zealanders - HealthEd website


Older People

  • Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Older People - A Background Paper
  • Eating Well for Healthy Older People - HealthEd website
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Page last updated: 20 May 2008



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