Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey
In 2008 the Ministry of Health commissioned the Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (NPAS). A 3-year longitudinal study to provide nationally representative results on key outcomes for the Healthy Eating – Healthy Action (HEHA) Strategy. Launched in 2003, HEHA is a high-level framework to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and reduce obesity. The strategy’s vision is: An environment and society where individuals, families and whanau, and communities are supported to eat well, live physically active lives, and attain and maintain a healthy body weight. For more information on the HEHA strategy, please visit the Ministry of Health website.
To compare this survey with other public sector surveys across key metrics, please visit the CBG Survey Monitor page.