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New clues in childhood obesity puzzle
New evidence from New Zealand’s contemporary longitudinal study Growing Up in New Zealand shows how genes and the environment may interact to promote obesity.
Today’s fathers coping well despite the stress
Growing Up in New Zealand has released two further sets of “key findings” from the Who are today’s dads? research project, looking specifically at health and mental health.
Infant immunisation: negative messages more influential than positive
Infant immunisations are more likely to be delayed if women receive information during pregnancy that discourages infant immunisation.
Household safety: child study highlights areas for improvement
Evidence from the University of Auckland’s Growing Up in New Zealand study of child development links rental housing to a reduced number of safety features in the homes of young children.
Many childcare services fall short of nutrition recommendations
Many Early Childhood Education centres serving food to children do not have menus that meet nutritional guidelines, according to research from the University of Auckland’s Centre for Longitudinal Research - He Ara ki Mua.
Now We Are Four report launch: video
The latest report on the children of Growing Up in New Zealand was launched at a seminar in Wellington last week.
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