Resources
Welcome to our resource centre. Please note we are currently reviewing our resources. Some printed items may not be available but we will try to fulfil your request.
All resources have a free PDF option and many have hard copies that you can order online using Visa or Mastercard, by invoice using the resource order form or pick up from our Auckland office.
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The Heart Foundation is committed to meeting the goal of a smoke free New Zealand by 2025. Meeting this goal will require the commitment and collaboration of the Heart Foundation with the government, other tobacco control services and the wider health sector. more»
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One aspect of the obesogenic environment which is of primary concern is the undue influence on children from marketing of unhealthy foods. Controlling the extent and type of food advertising to children is key to support healthier food choices. This background paper looks at the problem of advertising unhealthy food… more»
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One aspect of the obesity problem facing New Zealand is the undue influence on children from the marketing of unhealthy foods. Children are developing their food preferences, and marketing of unhealthy food influences both their preferences and consumption. You can find out more about the effects of marketing of unhealthy… more»
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This position statement summarises the key findings and recommendations from the Heart Foundation’s evidence paper, ‘Dairy and Heart Health’, which was issued in August 2017. more»
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Background paper detailing the issue of food poverty and its implications for New Zealand’s children / tamariki. more»
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Two out of five households in New Zealand struggle to afford good food. Healthy food supports a healthy heart and wellbeing, so it is important to work out ways of ensuring families have access to healthy food. more»
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.pdf (378 KB) Shared decision making in cardiovascular risk assessment and management - Position statementCardiovascular disease is largely preventable and is associated with inequalities. This document details our position on shared decision making in the context of cardiovascular risk assessment and management. more»
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This position statement summarises the key findings and recommendations from the Heart Foundation’s evidence paper, ‘Whole grains and the heart’, which was issued in September 2018. more»
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Our ‘Whole grains and the heart’ evidence paper outlines the research underpinning our recommendations for eating whole grain foods. more»
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It is the overall diet, as well as single dietary components, that impact on health status and risk of disease, including cardiovascular disease (CVD). Many studies have investigated the association between dietary patterns and risk of disease. This paper reviews the latest evidence on dietary patterns and CVD, including heart… more»
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Eating too much sodium is related to higher blood pressure, and to the rise in blood pressure often seen with age. High blood pressure increases our risk of heart disease. The current evidence base remains sufficient to continue recommendations to reduce dietary salt intakes. more»
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This paper outlines the evidence for the Heart Foundation’s position on the relationship of nuts to heart health. more»
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