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Research

Vegetables.co.nz aims to be the key point of contact for high quality resources and information on all fresh New Zealand grown vegetables. All resources are evidence based and peer reviewed. A key part of the resource development process is engaging in and/or collating research on a variety of vegetable, health and education related topics.

Recent research reports and updates:

Eating and Activity Guidelines for New Zealand Adults - includes advice for pregnant and breastfeeding women 2020

Kawea Ake te Wero - Enabling everyone in Aotearoa to eat well -  ANA, Executive summary - 9 November 2020

Food and Nutritional issues in Aotearoa - ANA, 9 November 2020 - pdf

Key foods and nutrients for good health - ANA, 9 November 2020 - pdf

Key micronutrient challenges - ANA, 9 November 2020 - pdf

Vegetables for your mind and body - updated September 2018 by Dr Carolyn Lister, (Plant & Food Research Ltd).

Fermented foods and beverages - by Jeanette Rapson 2018

Cooking Curriculum Project update May 2018 - Life skills for the future - Year 7 and 8 kids

Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer: a Global Perspective - the Third Expert Report, World Cancer Research Fund - Cancer Prevention Recommendations, May 2018

The nutritional composition and health benefits of tomatoes update 2016 – Dr Carolyn Lister (Plant & Food Research) - January 2017

Year 7 and 8 New Zealand Food Survey (Full Report) - Massey University Dietetic students, Vegetables.co.nz and the Heart Foundation - January 2017

Year 7 and 8 New Zealand Food Survey (Summary Results - A4 Flyer) - Massey University Dietetic students, Vegetables.co.nz and the Heart Foundation - January 2017

Review of Cooking Literacy in New Zealand (The role of the school curriculum) - Delvina Gorton, BSc, PGDipDiet, MHSc - June 2016

EAT Lancet Report 2019