Research Highlights
Window on Health Technology
Unhealthy diet plays a role in 11,000 deaths every year in New Zealand and healthier diets are important in preventing common diseases including heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. Initial pilot research conducted by CTRU showed that for example, eating healthily does not necessarily cost more. Indeed, in some cases, it can actually cost less.
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HeaVen - a healthy vending project
An exciting new project in collaboration with the Waitemata District Health Board. Take a look in most vending machines, and it is clear they don’t usually provide a large range of healthy food choices. A major goal of public health interventions is to change the current obesogenic environment to one that is more supportive of healthy choices. One step in this direction is to offer healthier food choices from vending machines.
The HeaVen study aims to evaluate the impact of implementing healthy choice guidelines on the nutrient profile and sales of vending machine snacks and customer satisfaction. This research will provide essential evidence to guide implementation of healthy vending criteria on a wider scale.
Nutrition Labelling
Over 90% of us claim to check nutrition labels on at least some occasions when shopping. But how often do consumers really use nutrition labels and do they really understand them?
A scientific review of consumer use and understanding of nutrition labels was funded by the National Heart Foundation of New Zealand, and a report describing the findings is now available. For more information, please contact Dr Cliona Ni Mhurchu.
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