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Under 5’s in Aotearoa New Zealand eating takeaways and sugary foods, but not enough fruit and veg

The most comprehensive study into the diets of New Zealand pre-schoolers has found that the majority of youngsters are not eating enough fruit and vegetables and too many have diets that are high in sugar, salt and saturated fat, which researchers say can set up long term patterns of poor nutrition.

Connection to Te Ao Māori supports exclusive breastfeeding - new study finds

Research looking at what supports exclusive breastfeeding in wāhine Māori has found that mothers with greater connections to te ao Māori are more likely to exclusively breastfeed their babies for the recommended six months.

Nearly half of NZ babies are introduced to solids too early increasing risks of health issues

New research has revealed that nearly half of New Zealand babies are being introduced to food earlier or later than is recommended putting them at greater risk for ongoing health issues including obesity, anaemia and growth and developmental issues.

New app trial underway with Growing Up's Leading Lights

Young people from Growing Up in New Zealand’s Te Rōpū Pīata/Leading Lights are showing the way again in this country’s largest longitudinal study of child development.

New Research Director for NZ's largest longitudinal study

Growing Up in New Zealand is pleased and proud to introduce its new Research Director: Dr Sarah-Jane Paine.

Paracetamol during pregnancy: a link with depressive symptoms in childhood?

Growing Up in New Zealand study explores whether there could there be a link between mothers taking paracetamol during pregnancy and their children exhibiting symptoms of depression.