Our Nutrition and Physical Activity Research
Poor diet, physical inactivity and obesity are leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide.
The Nutrition and Physical Activity Research Programme targets important determinants of these conditions, and focuses on policy and practice-relevant interventions to inform national and international efforts to improve eating habits, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity.
A stepped wedge cluster randomised trial providing a free school breakfast
A randomised controlled trial to examine the effect of a home and community-based exercise intervention on increasing smoking cessation rates when added to usual care (smoking cessation support delivered by Quitline + nicotine replacement therapy; NRT).
Efficacy of a mobile (phone and internet) -health exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation programme.
Identifying opportunities for healthier reformulation of processed foods to reduce nutrition-related disease in New Zealand
Validation of a physical activity questionnaire for New Zealand children and young people.
The PANAMA project focuses on exploiting new technologies to measure diet and physical activity, and quantifying the impact of changes to nutrition and exercise levels on population health.
Determining typical food portion sizes for New Zealand children and adults using data from two national nutrition surveys
A randomised controlled trial to determine the effect of an intervention to reduce screen-based sedentary behaviour on body composition, sedentary behaviour, physical activity and nutrition in New Zealand children.
Position Statements
Nutrition and Physical Activity Research already completed by CTRU
Sleep Pilot Study
A randomised controlled trial to determine the feasibility and efficacy of a classroom-based sleep education programme for adolescents.
Nutrition Labelling Survey
Research on the use and understanding of nutrition labels by Maori, Pacific, Asian and low-income shoppers
HeaVen : Healthier Vending project
Evaluation of the effect of healthier choice guidelines on the nutrient profile and sales of vending machine snacks
Clinical Guidelines for Weight Management in New Zealand Adults, Children and Young People
Clinical Guidelines for Weight Management in New Zealand Adults, Children and Young People provide updated evidence-based guidance for health care workers in primary care and the community to help with weight loss.
ECHO: Chitosan and Weight Loss Study - effect of dietary supplement, Chitosan, on body weight
A randomised, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the effect of the dietary supplement, Chitosan, on body weight
Mission-On National Survey
Mission-On National Survey - A National Survey of Children and Young Peoples Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviours in New Zealand
eGAME: Electronic Games to Aid Motivation to Exercise - Pilot
A pilot study to test the feasibility of a large randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of active video games to increase physical activity and decrease body mass in children
Enhancing Food Security and Physical Activity
Multi-method research to identify and prioritise key environmental factors that influence food security and physical activity amongst Maori, Pacific, and low-income families in New Zealand.eGAME: Active Video Games to Improve Body Composition and Physical Activity in Children Intervention
Active Video Games to Improve Body Composition and Physical Activity in Children
CADET: Cellphone Assisted Diet and Exercise Trial
Feasibility study of a novel weight control intervention for New Zealand
SHOP: Supermarket Healthy Options Project - Pilot
A pilot study to assess the feasibility of a large randomised controlled trial of the effects of price discounts and nutrition education on supermarket food purchases
Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Children and Young People: A Background Paper
This review will update and combine two background papers to produce the draft Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Children and Young People: A background paper
SIGNS: SIGnposting Nutrition Study
A feasibility study that aims to assess the use of front-of-pack traffic light labels to signpost food choices in supermarkets
GRxAF Evaluation: Evaluation of the Green Prescription Active Families Programme
Evaluation of the Green Prescription Active Families ProgrammeICAN: Influences on Children's Activity and Nutrition
To examine the environmental influences on children’s physical activity and behaviour nutrition
SHOP: Supermarket Healthy Options Project - Intervention Trial
A randomised, controlled supermarket intervention trial
Television Watching
Feasibility study of an intervention to decrease television watching in children
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