Healthy Eating Healthy Action

Oranga Kai - Oranga Pumau

What is Healthy Eating Healthy Action?

Healthy Eating Healthy Action (HEHA) is the Ministry of Health's strategic approach to improving nutrition, increasing physical activity and achieving healthy weight for all New Zealanders.

SPARC (Sport and Recreation New Zealand) are important partners in HEHA.

Improving nutrition, increasing physical activity, and reducing obesity are three of the 13 health priorities identified in the New Zealand Health Strategy.

The Vision

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.

Key Messages

eat a variety of nutritious foods
eat less fatty, salty, sugary foods
eat more vegetables and fruits
fully breastfeed infants for at least six months
be active every day for at least 30 minutes in as many ways as possible
add some vigorous exercise for extra benefit and fitness
aim to maintain a healthy weight throughout life
promote and foster the development of environments that support healthy lifestyles.

For more information contact:

Sharon Pihema
HEHA Manger
Te Puna Waiora
Private Bag 7001
421 Ormond Road
Gisborne
Phone: (06) 869 0570
Fax: (06) 869 0567

Tairawhiti HEHA Annual Plan 2009-10

This plan outlines the direction for Healthy Eating Healthy Action over the 2009/10 year.

Tairawhiti HEHA Annual Plan 2009-10