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Booklet
5+ A Day at work
Change in format – was a sheet.
Provides healthy alternatives for snacks and lunches at work, that include fruit and vegetables.
Provides healthy alternatives for snacks and lunches at work, that include fruit and vegetables.
NUT0114
Sheet
Behind the hype: Butter
Explains the different types of dietary fat includes those found in butter, margarine and other table spread. Also gives practical advice to help make informed dietary choices. Revised May 2022. Code NPA264.
NUT0146
Sheet
Behind the hype: Caffeine
Gives information to shed some light on caffeine in our diets and who should limit their intake. Revised May 2022. Code NPA161.
NUT0102
Sheet
Behind the hype: Carbohydrates
Gives information on the importance of carbohydrates in our diet, and the effectiveness of low carb diets. Revised May 2022. Code NPA042.
NUT0078
Sheet
Behind the hype: Coconut oil
Gives information on coconut oil and compares it to other available vegetable oils. Revised April 2022. Code NPA115.
NUT0080
Sheet
Behind the hype: Eating well during breastfeeding
Gives advice on healthy food choices for mothers who are breastfeeding. Revised January 2021. Code NPA279.
NUT0161
Sheet
Behind the hype: Energy drinks
Gives information to help explain why energy drinks are not recommended as part of a healthy diet, particularly for children, and for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Revised May 2022. Code NPA252.
NUT0119
Sheet
Behind the hype: Fermented foods
Discusses common fermented foods, the health and safety aspects of eating these foods, and reviews the evidence for claimed health benefits. Revised May 2022. Code NPA269.
NUT0151
Sheet
Behind the hype: Food and immune function
Provides information and advice about how best to support immune function, and covers diet and the use of nutrition supplements. Revised July 2020. Code NPA268.
NUT0148
Sheet
Behind the hype: Getting good nutrition advice
Provides information on who you can trust and where to get good nutrition advice. Revised July 2021. Code NPA283.
NUT0152
Sheet
Behind the hype: High protein supplements
Gives information on the importance of protein in our diet, and the effectiveness of high protein supplements. Revised May 2022. Code NPA129.
NUT0089
Sheet
Behind the hype: Lite vs Light Claims
Explains what foods labelled as or claiming to be ‘lite’ or ‘light’ actually means and how to be sure you’re making the healthier choice. Revised May 2022. Code NPA163.
NUT0110
Sheet
Behind the hype: Low-carbohydrate high-fat diets
Provides information about fats and carbohydrates as part of a healthy diet. Also covers low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets and weight management. Revised July 2020. Code NPA267.
NUT0149
Sheet
Behind the hype: Milk for infants and toddlers
Explains which milks are recommended for infants and toddlers if not breastfeed, the nutritional content of different formula milks, and drinks to avoid for this age group. Revised May 2022. Code NPA265.
NUT0147
Sheet
Behind the hype: Nutrition supplements in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Learn which nutrition supplements are needed during pregnancy or when breastfeeding. Also covers the importance of a healthy diet, and who is at an increased risk of deficiency. Revised April 2022. Code NPA262.
NUT0144
Sheet
Behind the hype: Plant-based milk alternatives
Provides advice and recommendations about replacing cow’s milk with plant-based alternatives – particularly for young children who have high nutrition needs. Revised May 2022. Code NPA261.
NUT0145
Sheet
Behind the Hype: Salt
Gives information on how much salt we consume in NZ, and ways to reduce salt in our diet. Revised April 2022. Code NPA110.
NUT0075
Sheet
Behind the hype: Sports drinks
Gives information on sports drinks and whether they are a good choice for hydration based on the type of activity. Revised May 2022. Code NPA047.
NUT0079
Sheet
Behind the hype: Starting solids
Provides advice and information on what, when and how to introduce infants to new foods. Revised May 2022. Code NPA277.
NUT0153
Sheet
Behind the hype: Sugar
Explains the health concerns linked to eating too much sugar, the difference between intrinsic and added sugars, and recommendations for a healthy diet. Revised April 2022. Code NPA263.
NUT0143
Sheet
Behind the hype: Supporting young children to eat well
Gives advice to parents and caregivers about supporting children to develop healthy eating behaviours. Revised January 2021. Code NPA278.
NUT0150
Sheet
Behind the hype: Sweeteners
Gives information to take some of the mystery out of artificial and intense sweeteners. Covers what sweeteners are and why they’re added to food. Revised May 2022. Code NPA128.
NUT0090
Sheet
Behind the hype: Weight loss diets
Gives information on ‘red-flag’ diet characteristics to avoid and evidence-based advice on what to tell people wanting to lose weight. Revised May 2022. Code NPA162.
NUT0109
Sheet
Benefits of drinking water
Gives information on the different benefits of water for our body. Updated for 2018. Part of the Switch to Water campaign by the NZ Dental Association.
NUT0105
Sheet
Breakfast Made Easy
Sheet
Catering for meetings or events from the supermarket
Gives suggestions on food and drink options available from a supermarket that can be used for either small or large groups.
NUT0121
Sheet
Catering tips for conferences and large groups
Gives ideas on providing healthier meals, snacks or finger food that is acceptable to those with food allergies or intolerance, considers religious and cultural needs as well as fitting within your budget.
NUT0126
Sheet
Catering tips for smaller groups and events
Gives suggestions for food and drink options for small groups, while considering food allergies or intolerance as well as religious and cultural needs.
NUT0125
Sheet
Creating the perfect healthy platter
Gives tips on preparing healthy affordable and good-looking platters when catering for groups.
NUT0141
Poster - A3
Easy health changes: Swap this for that
Shows some easy food swaps you can make to improve your health. Revised November 2018.
NUT0112
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Beetroot
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA214.
NUT0118P
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Bok Choy
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA204.
NUT0118J
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Broccoli
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA205.
NUT0118N
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Cabbage
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA202.
NUT0118H
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Carrots
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA174.
NUT0118
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Cauliflower
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA206.
NUT0118K
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Celery
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA226.
NUT0118S
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Courgette
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA198.
NUT0118E
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Eggplant
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA203.
NUT0118I
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Green beans
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA223.
NUT0118R
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Kūmara
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA275.
NUT0118A
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Leek
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA229.
NUT0118O
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Onions
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA219.
NUT0118Q
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Potatoes
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA208.
NUT0118L
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Pumpkin
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA186.
NUT0118C
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Silverbeet
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA187.
NUT0118B
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Spinach
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA200.
NUT0118G
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Sweetcorn
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA199.
NUT0118D
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Tomato
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA201.
NUT0118F
Sheet
Easy meals with vegetables: Watercress
Gives information on basic storage, preparation and cooking techniques, and includes an easy recipe. Code NPA230.
NUT0118M
Flyer
Easy ways to eat more veges
Gives ideas on how families can add more vegetables to everyday meals. Reverse has quick and easy snack ideas. Revised February 2021.
NUT0096
Poster - A4
Eat fresh colours
Encourages eating fresh fruit and vegetables every day.
NUT0116G
Poster - A4
Eat fresh for health
Encourages eating fresh fruit and vegetables every day.
NUT0116E
Pamphlet
Eat healthy food and move more every day
Poster - A4
Eat in Colour
Encourages adding fresh colourful fruit and vegetables to your day.
NUT0116C
Poster - A4
Eat in Season - Citrus
Encourages eating fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables every day.
NUT0116D
Poster - A4
Eat in Season - Feijoa and Passionfruit
Encourages eating fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables every day.
NUT0116B
Poster - A4
Eat in Season - Mandarin and Nashi
Encourages eating fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables every day.
NUT0116A
Booklet
Eating 5+ A Day every day
Replacement resource “Eating in season with 5+ A Day” temporarily being supplied.
Gives ideas for how to add fruit and vegetables at any time during your day. Replaces “5+ A Day at work”.
Gives ideas for how to add fruit and vegetables at any time during your day. Replaces “5+ A Day at work”.
NUT0108
Booklet
Eating for healthy babies and toddlers: From birth to 2 years old
Booklet
Eating for healthy breastfeeding women
Booklet
Eating for healthy children aged 2 to 12 years
Booklet
Eating for healthy older people
Booklet
Eating safely when you have food allergies
Maximum of 20 copies per order.
Gives information on how to prevent or minimise the chance of a allergic reaction to a particular food. Revised February 2021. Formerly “Eating safely when you have a food allergy”.
Gives information on how to prevent or minimise the chance of a allergic reaction to a particular food. Revised February 2021. Formerly “Eating safely when you have a food allergy”.
NUT0101
Max quantity of 20 per order
Poster - A4
Every bite counts
Helps parents and whānau to eat vegetables containing iron with vitamin C rich foods to maximise iron absorption for the whole family.
NUT0155
Card
Feeding your baby a varied and balanced vegetarian diet
Limited to 20 copies per order.
Gives information on a balanced vegetarian diet for babies and toddlers. Revised June 2022. Formerly “Feeding Your Baby a Vegetarian Diet”.
Gives information on a balanced vegetarian diet for babies and toddlers. Revised June 2022. Formerly “Feeding Your Baby a Vegetarian Diet”.
NUT0040
Max quantity of 20 per order
Booklet
Feeding your baby infant formula
For use by health professionals to advise parents and caregivers who have decided to partially or completely formula feed a baby. Revised April 2022. MoH code HE1306.
NUT0097
Sheet
Fibre and fluid for healthy bowels
Change in format and supplier.
Gives ways to improve your intake of fluid and fibre.
Gives ways to improve your intake of fluid and fibre.
NUT0130
Card
Finger food ideas for 9 months+/ Lunchbox and snack ideas for 12 months+
Limited to 20 copies per order.
Gives practical suggestions for introducing solids in the diet of infants and toddlers. Revised June 2022. Formerly titled “Finger food ideas for 9 Months+/ Small Meal Ideas for 12 Months+”.
Gives practical suggestions for introducing solids in the diet of infants and toddlers. Revised June 2022. Formerly titled “Finger food ideas for 9 Months+/ Small Meal Ideas for 12 Months+”.
NUT0005
Max quantity of 20 per order
Poster - A4
Food texture guide
Gives parents and whānau options to help introduce fruit and vegetables as solids in the diet of babies from 4 to 6 months.
NUT0154
Bookmark
Fredge
Features the 5+ A Day Mascot Fredge.
NUT0026
Sheet
Fresh fruit: Nature's perfect snack
Gives information on the benefits of fruit as a super healthy snack, including great ways to eat fruit.
NUT0158
Booklet
Fuelled by iron
Gives practical tips and easy iron-rich meal ideas for babies and toddlers. Updated April 2022. Formerly titled “Is Your Baby Getting Enough Iron?”
NUT0013
Card
Guide to baby feeding
Limited to 20 copies per order.
Gives on information about introducing solids for babies. One side covers from around 6 to 7 months, and the reverse side from around 8 to 12 months. Revised June 2022.
Gives on information about introducing solids for babies. One side covers from around 6 to 7 months, and the reverse side from around 8 to 12 months. Revised June 2022.
NUT0006
Max quantity of 20 per order
Booklet
Healthy eating for young people
Booklet
Healthy eating, active living
Sheet
Healthy Lunchbox Ideas for Filipinos
Poster - A3
Healthy lunches made easy
Card
Helpful tips for understanding your fussy eater/ Essential guide to feeding your toddler
Limited to 20 copies per order.
Gives information on dealing with fussy eaters and tips for a good start when feeding toddlers (12 months onwards). Revised June 2022. Formerly titled “Tips for Dealing with Fussy Eaters/ Feeding Toddlers”.
Gives information on dealing with fussy eaters and tips for a good start when feeding toddlers (12 months onwards). Revised June 2022. Formerly titled “Tips for Dealing with Fussy Eaters/ Feeding Toddlers”.
NUT0020
Max quantity of 20 per order
Pamphlet
Here's healthy food: Inā te kai ora
Reintroduced resource.
Limited to 20 copies per order.
Gives guidance on the food people with diabetes and their families need to eat. Revised February 2019.
Limited to 20 copies per order.
Gives guidance on the food people with diabetes and their families need to eat. Revised February 2019.
NUT0082
Max quantity of 20 per order
Poster - A3
How much sugar is in your children's drink?
Poster - A3
How much sugar is in your drink?
Booklet
How to eat more fruit and vegetables
Gives ideas on getting 5 servings of fruit and vegetables.
NUT0138
Sheet
How to get enough to drink
Change in format and supplier – was a pamphlet.
Gives ways to increase your fluid intake. Revised March 2022. Previously “Are you drinking enough?”.
Gives ways to increase your fluid intake. Revised March 2022. Previously “Are you drinking enough?”.
NUT0129
Booklet
How to look after your bones
Looks at how bone health can be maintained as we age. Revised August 2019.
NUT0137
Sheet
How to overcome a poor appetite
Change in format and supplier.
Gives ideas for when you do not feel like eating.
Gives ideas for when you do not feel like eating.
NUT0131
Sheet
Hydrate yourself with water
Gives tips on how to keep your body hydrated with water. Part of the Switch to Water campaign by the NZ Dental Association. Updated for 2018. Actual title: Avoid tooth decay and excess calories by switching your sugary drinks to water.
NUT0106
Booklet
Identifying Food Additives
Maximum of 20 copies per order.
Gives information on how to read food labels and identify the additives listed. Revised August 2022.
Gives information on how to read food labels and identify the additives listed. Revised August 2022.
NUT0009
Max quantity of 20 per order
Booklet
Introducing the colourful world of fresh fruit and vegetables to babies and toddlers
Maximum of 5 copies per order.
Gives information to help introduce babies and toddlers to fresh fruit and vegetables, setting them up for future healthy habits. Updated for 2020.
Gives information to help introduce babies and toddlers to fresh fruit and vegetables, setting them up for future healthy habits. Updated for 2020.
NUT0093
Max quantity of 5 per order
Booklet
Iron in pregnancy: Are you getting enough?
Gives information for pregnant women on the importance of iron for the development of their unborn child. Includes iron-rich recipes suitable during pregnancy. Revised June 2021.
NUT0113
Leaflet
Ka Pai Kai: Easy steps to great lunches
Magnet Set
Let your baby guide you
Reintroduced resoure.
Set of fridge magnets showing what first foods are best and infant fullness signs.
Set of fridge magnets showing what first foods are best and infant fullness signs.
NUT0072
Magnet Set
Let your baby guide you - Hindi
Set of fridge magnets showing what first foods are best and infant fullness signs.
NUT0072B
Magnet Set
Let your baby guide you - Korean
Set of fridge magnets showing what first foods are best and infant fullness signs.
NUT0072D
Magnet Set
Let your baby guide you - Punjabi
Set of fridge magnets showing what first foods are best and infant fullness signs.
NUT0072C
Magnet Set
Let your baby guide you - Urdu
Set of fridge magnets showing what first foods are best and infant fullness signs.
NUT0072E
Pocket Resource
Let your baby guide you: what, when and how to introduce solid foods - Hindi
A handy reference guide to help parents and caregivers know when their baby is ready to try solid foods and when their baby has had enough to eat.
NUT0071B
Pocket Resource
Let your baby guide you: what, when and how to introduce solid foods - Korean
A handy reference guide to help parents and caregivers know when their baby is ready to try solid foods and when their baby has had enough to eat.
NUT0071D
Pocket Resource
Let your baby guide you: what, when and how to introduce solid foods - Mandarin
A handy reference guide to help parents and caregivers know when their baby is ready to try solid foods and when their baby has had enough to eat.
NUT0071A
Pocket Resource
Let your baby guide you: what, when and how to introduce solid foods - Punjabi
A handy reference guide to help parents and caregivers know when their baby is ready to try solid foods and when their baby has had enough to eat.
NUT0071C
Pocket Resource
Let your baby guide you: what, when and how to introduce solid foods - Urdu
A handy reference guide to help parents and caregivers know when their baby is ready to try solid foods and when their baby has had enough to eat.
NUT0071E
Leaflet
Manaaki at mahi Healthy Food Guidelines
Offers guidance to help you manaaki (host, support and care) people to make food choices that enhance their wellbeing while at work. Actual title: Manaaki at mahi – kai to enhance hauora/ wellbeing at work.
NUT0120
Poster - A4
No fake news here! Just fresh superfoods
Encourages eating fresh fruit and vegetables every day.
NUT0116F
Sheet
Plant-based nutrition for babies aged 0-12 months
Booklet
Quick Easy Healthy Eating
Limited stock available.
Details low cost recipes using canned fish, potatoes, beans, rice and pasta.
Details low cost recipes using canned fish, potatoes, beans, rice and pasta.
NUT0018
Sheet
Quick easy meals
Revised October 2022.
Gives some simple fast meal ideas. Formerly “Quick easy meals for older people”.
Gives some simple fast meal ideas. Formerly “Quick easy meals for older people”.
NUT0132
Booklet
Safe and healthy eating in pregnancy
Pamphlet
Salt and blood pressure
Gives information on the risks of high salt consumption and ways of reducing your salt intake, including how to choose foods with lower salt content. Updated for 2021. Formerly titled “Slash the Salt”.
NUT0088
Sheet
Shopping and cooking for one
Revised October 2022.
Gives meal ideas and grocery shopping tips when living on your own.
Gives meal ideas and grocery shopping tips when living on your own.
NUT0133
Flyer
Starting Solids
Sheet
Super easy ways to get 5+ A Day every day
Gives some easy and economical ways to get your five servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit every day.
NUT0157
Sheet
Supermarket = Super Takeaways
Sheet
Tips to gain weight
Change in format and supplier.
Gives suggestions on maintaining weight as we age. Formerly “How to Gain Weight”.
Gives suggestions on maintaining weight as we age. Formerly “How to Gain Weight”.
NUT0134
Leaflet
Vegan nutrition for plant-powered tamariki 4-8 years
Sheet
Vegan pregnancy
Flyer
Vegetables for babies and toddlers
Provides practical tips to help encourage babies and toddlers to eat and enjoy vegetables. Revised March 2021.
NUT0046
Flyer
Vegetables for children
Provides practical tips to help encourage children to eat and enjoy vegetables.
NUT0015
Flyer
Vegetables for pregnancy and breastfeeding
Provides practical tips to help encourage pregnant and breastfeeding women to eat and enjoy vegetables.
NUT0084
Poster - A3
Vegetables for your mind and body
Reintroduced resource.
Shows which vegetables improve or are good for the mind and certain parts or functions of the body. Formerly “Fresh NZ grown veges for…”
Shows which vegetables improve or are good for the mind and certain parts or functions of the body. Formerly “Fresh NZ grown veges for…”
NUT0066
Sheet
Vitamin D
Sheet
We heart fresh New Zealand grown vegies - good for growing bodies
Available as an A3 poster in English and Te Reo Māori.
Gives ideas on fruit and vegetable snacks for children. Double sided with Te Reo Māori on the reverse.
Gives ideas on fruit and vegetable snacks for children. Double sided with Te Reo Māori on the reverse.
NUT0117
Poster - A2
We heart fresh New Zealand grown vegies - good for growing bodies
Available in Te Reo Māori from www.vegetables.co.nz
Gives ideas on fruit and vegetable snacks for children.
Gives ideas on fruit and vegetable snacks for children.
NUT0115
Poster - A3
What are sugary drinks doing to your body?
Maximum of 10 copies per order.
Gives information on the effects of sugary drinks on different body systems and related conditions. Part of the Switch to Water campaign by the NZ Dental Association.
Gives information on the effects of sugary drinks on different body systems and related conditions. Part of the Switch to Water campaign by the NZ Dental Association.
NUT0103
Max quantity of 10 per order
Sheet
Winter vegetables and immunity
Gives information on how to keep your immune system in good shape by choosing delicious winter vegetables.
NUT0159
Sheet
Winter vegetables: Shop for value
Gives information on how make the most of affordable vegetables available in winter.
NUT0160
Poster - A4
You've got this! Eat fresh fruit and vegetables every day
Encourages adding fresh fruit and vegetables to your day.
NUT0116