Post-Migration Food Habits of New Zealand South Asian Migrants: Implications for health promotion practice

Introduction

In this study the changes in foods habits of South Asian migrants’ post-migration are investigated and reported. Changes in food habits post-migration negatively impact on the health of NZ South Asians and is a key modifiable factor for maintaining their healthy migrant status.

A profile of New Zealand ‘Asian’ participants of the 2008/09 Adult National Nutrition Survey: focus on dietary habits, nutrient intakes and health outcomes

Introduction:

This study used the data from the National Nutrition Survey to portray for the very first time in Aotearoa, NZ, what people from various Asian subgroups “usually” ate, nutrient intakes and health outcomes.