A quickview of health information
Physical Activity
21 November 2017
This page contains information about the benefits of physical activity as well as tips and ideas for how to be active every day.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
17 November 2015
This section of the website contains information on nutrition and healthy eating, physical activity and promoting healthy weight.
Promoting Healthy Weight
25 September 2009
Promoting healthy weight focuses on the prevention and management of overweight and obesity. In Australia, the 2007-08 National Health Survey showed that some 61% of the adult population (18 years and over) were overweight or obese, with 25% of these classified as obese.
Publications
21 Nov 2017
24 Jun 2015
Get Up & Grow Brochure - First foods: Food provided by the early childhood setting
24 Jun 2015
24 Jun 2015
Get Up & Grow: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Early Childhood - Staff/Carers Book
24 Jun 2015
Get Up & Grow Brochure - Positive eating practices
24 Jun 2015
Get Up & Grow Brochure - Breastfeeding and returning to work
24 Jun 2015
Get Up & Grow Brochure - First foods: Food from home
24 Jun 2015
Get Up & Grow Brochure - Infant formula
24 Jun 2015
Get Up & Grow Brochure - Decisions about down time: a balancing act
24 Jun 2015
Get Up & Grow Brochure - Keeping children on the move
24 Jun 2015
Get Up & Grow Brochure - Lunchbox ideas: Meals for early childhood settings
24 Jun 2015
Get Up & Grow Brochure - Developing movement skills
24 Jun 2015
Get Up & Grow Brochure - Food ideas for busy parents
14 Feb 2014
06 Feb 2014
Choose Health: Be Active: A physical activity guide for older Australians
26 Jun 2013
Get Up & Grow: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Early Childhood - Cooking for Children Book
24 Jun 2013
Get Up & Grow: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Early Childhood - Family Book
01 Apr 2013
Get Up & Grow Brochure - The importance of drinking water
09 Aug 2010
30 Jun 2009
30 Jun 2009
Get Up & Grow Brochure - The importance of active play
30 Jun 2009
30 Jun 2009
Get Up & Grow Brochure - Getting out and about: outdoor active play
30 Jun 2009
Get Up & Grow Brochure - The role of parents in children's active play
01 Jan 2009
2007 Australian National Children’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey - User Guide
01 Jan 2007
2007 Australian National Children's Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey - Main Findings
12 May 2006
National physical activity recommendations for older Australians: Discussion Document
22 Sep 2004
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