Obesity in childhood has physical, psychological and social consequences that impact on health and quality of life. While there is a need for obesity prevention and treatment programmes amongst all New Zealanders, the need is greatest for Pacific children and their families. Over one in five Pacific children (23%) and three in five Pacific adults...

Objective: To investigate if a higher socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with a greater availability of fruit, vegetables and lower fat dairy foods, and a lesser availability of obesogenic foods and sweetened beverages in the homes of 50 year old Cantabrians. Design: Cross-sectional pilot study using baseline data collected for the prospective longitudinal Canterbury Health...

Background: Although various parental feeding practices have been associated with dietary intake and body weight in children, many studies are limited by sample size or lack of diversity, perhaps explaining conflicting results.

Many indigenous Pacific populations have been observed to have a high prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes and Gout. While lifestyle factors are likely to contribute, there is evidence to suggest that there is a hereditary contribution to these diseases.

Evaluation is defined as "the process by which we judge the worth or value of something" (Suchman, 1967). Improving nutrition, reducing obesity and increasing the level of exercise were three priority population health objectives identified by the Ministry of Health in the early 2000's. The Healthy Eating – Healthy Action: Oranga Kai - Oranga Pumau...