Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Licence needed for work use Learn More
 

NZ Nutrition Foundation - Latest News [Page 1]

Just Cook Challenge winners announced

Wednesday, 7 September 2016, 12:35 pm | NZ Nutrition Foundation

The winners of the 2016 Just Cook Challenge have been announced by the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation. More >>

Cooking for cash

Thursday, 28 July 2016, 4:51 pm | NZ Nutrition Foundation

Budding young cooks have just days left to be in to win a share of $2,000 in the Just Cook Challenge. More >>

Why boys should Just Cook

Thursday, 30 June 2016, 3:14 pm | NZ Nutrition Foundation

Boys who learn to cook from a young age are setting themselves up for a future that will offer many positive rewards, says New Zealand chef Martin Bosley. More >>

Nutrition Foundation call for ‘old-school’ common sense

Monday, 29 February 2016, 10:16 am | NZ Nutrition Foundation

A quick news search will confirm what many of us see on a day to day basis – a glut of differing diet advice, confusing and contradictory expert opinions, and celebrity ‘tips and tricks’ to help shed extra weight. More >>

Eggs Link with High Cholesterol Quashed

Thursday, 3 September 2015, 9:09 am | NZ Nutrition Foundation

Eating eggs is unlikely to raise blood cholesterol levels and increase risk of heart disease, new reports reveal. More >>

Nutrition a Focus of Healthy Ageing

Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 3:02 pm | NZ Nutrition Foundation

The New Zealand Nutrition Foundation (NZNF) is putting the spotlight on the role of nutrition in healthy ageing today for the International Day of Older Persons. More >>

Inaugural Nutrition Week to Set the Record Straight

Monday, 26 August 2013, 1:57 pm | NZ Nutrition Foundation

This September, the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation (NZNF) is launching New Zealand’s first Nutrition Week to help Kiwis make informed, healthy and enjoyable food choices. More >>

Food Week Targets Young ‘Kitchen Strangers’

Thursday, 16 May 2013, 1:07 pm | NZ Nutrition Foundation

Food Week kicks off for a third year on Monday. The New Zealand Nutrition Foundation’s (NZNF) annual campaign is about building confidence in the kitchen and teaching Kiwis that cooking at home can be affordable and delicious. More >>

Challenging Youth to Learn Life Skills in the Kitchen

Friday, 10 May 2013, 11:13 am | NZ Nutrition Foundation

The New Zealand Nutrition Foundation is encouraging Kiwi school students to take up the challenge and get creative in the kitchen with the Just Cook Create a Family Meal Challenge . More >>

Older people’s nutrition at risk

Saturday, 1 October 2011, 9:57 am | NZ Nutrition Foundation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday September 30, 2011 Older people’s nutrition at risk Rising food costs could increase the risk of malnutrition in vulnerable older New Zealanders according to a New Zealand Nutrition Foundation Working Group. Julian ... More >>

Celebrities Teach Kiwis How to Eat Cheap at Home

Friday, 6 May 2011, 11:22 am | NZ Nutrition Foundation

To celebrate the launch of New Zealand Nutrition Foundation’s (NZNF) Food Week, the Just Cook Kitchen Chefs are setting up in Auckland’s Queen Elizabeth (across from Britomart, next to Westfield Downtown) demonstrating clever ways to create affordable ... More >>

Food Week Aims To Get Kiwis Cooking

Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 12:26 pm | NZ Nutrition Foundation

Food Week Aims To Get Kiwis Cooking ‘Just get in the kitchen and cook’ is the message behind the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation’s (NZNF) inaugural Food Week . This new annual event will run from 9 to 15 May to build confidence in the kitchen ... More >>

Residential homes getting it right

Thursday, 12 August 2010, 10:39 am | NZ Nutrition Foundation

Residential homes are often under the spotlight for the wrong reasons but a new study in New Zealand shows many are offering our seniors their best chance of good nutrition. With older people more likely to be underweight than overweight, this is crucial ... More >>

Credible nutrition info promotes good health

Thursday, 23 July 2009, 11:22 am | NZ Nutrition Foundation

Optimum nutrition is a fundamental part of good health.   But knowing what to eat, how and when can be hard without access to the right information.  The New Zealand Nutrition Foundation’s new website, www.nutritionfoundation.org.nz, provides scientifically-accurate, ... More >>

Award Helps Create World-Class Kiwi Nutritionists

Wednesday, 10 June 2009, 1:01 pm | NZ Nutrition Foundation

The New Zealand Nutrition Foundation and Kellogg’s® are seeking entries for their annual Nutritionist Development Award. This award was first established in 1994 to promote academic and professional excellence in New Zealand nutrition and has already ... More >>

Nutrition not priority for older Maori, Pacific

Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 4:10 pm | NZ Nutrition Foundation

Promoting optimum nutrition is a key goal for supporting people as they age. However, it is critical to first acknowledge the roles and value of food to those we wish to nourish - Nutrition may not be at the top of their list. The New Zealand Nutrition ... More >>

Potentially Harmful Myths About Diet Products

Monday, 22 September 2008, 10:39 am | NZ Nutrition Foundation

The New Zealand Nutrition Foundation is concerned misinformation surrounding the common food ingredient aspartame could be prompting New Zealanders to avoid diet products in favour of the regular versions. More >>

NZ Nutrition Foundation adds to expertise

Friday, 18 July 2008, 2:29 pm | NZ Nutrition Foundation

New appointments to a range of roles within the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation add a diversity of nutrition expertise to the Foundation. More >>

Award Helps Create World-Class Kiwi Nutritionists

Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 1:01 pm | NZ Nutrition Foundation

Auckland, 17 June 2008 – The New Zealand Nutrition Foundation and Kellogg New Zealand today announced the re-launch of a major award which has already helped 10 leading Kiwi professionals achieve further skills and knowledge in the nutrition field. More >>

The New Zealand Nutrition Foundation's top 10 tips

Thursday, 20 March 2008, 5:43 pm | NZ Nutrition Foundation

Easter is traditionally a time for family, friends and food, especially chocolate! As with many special occasions there is the temptation to over-indulge. While Easter doesn't need to be chocolate-free, Kelsey Woodcock, New Zealand Nutrition Foundation ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.