The vast amount of information available today makes food choices confusing. Use these links and resources to support your nutrition understanding and goals.
General Nutrition Information
Health Navigator e.g. Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator, goal setting, action plan
Ministry of Health, Eating and Activity Food Guidelines, Behaviours impacting weight
Health Promotion Agency- Small Changes can have a Big Impact
Healthy Eating for Heart Disease Prevention and wellness
Intuitive eating, hunger/fullness and mindfulness (Videos) and Kind2Me
Eating in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Early Years
Gut feelings
Coeliac Society of NZ – Coeliac Friendly Eateries
Crohns and Colitis Support Group
Irritable Bowel – MOH, The Gut Brain Connection
The Best Diet for Gut Health and Videos
Videos: The gut microbiome, pre and probiotics, fibre and more
Prebiotics and recipes, Probiotics, Fermented food
Low FODMAP eating: Monash University, Not a Lifetime diet, Blog, Rechallenging
Low FODMAP Recipes: A little Bit Yummy, Digestive Peace of Mind, Shepherd Works
Food chemicals (RPAH Elimination Diet)
Other nutrition issues
Keeping Your Teeth for a Lifetime
NZ Cancer Society, World Cancer Research
Healthy Recipes
Heart Foundation, Beans, Vegetables, Affordable Eats
Health Promotion Agency, Healthy Food Guide, Cooking for Older People
Veges.co.nz, 5 plus a day, Family Kai
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