Research Publications and Outputs: Recent submissions
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A guide to the implementing a pedometer-based physical activity intervention, Step by Step, in workplaces
Published 2013-08-12Step by Step is a self-administered pedometer walking program developed by researchers at the University of Sydney. It is a low-cost, easy to implement intervention shown to be effective at increasing people’s levels of ...Open AccessReport, Technical -
Scoping review for the NSW Get Healthy@Work Organisational Support Service: a component of the NSW Healthy Workers Initiative
Published 2013-06-25This review was commissioned by the NSW Office of Preventive Health to inform the ongoing development of the NSW Get Healthy@Work Organisational Support Service, as part of the NSW Healthy Workers Initiative. It is a rapid ...Open AccessReport, Technical -
"Treats, sometimes food, junk.”: Exploring "extra‟ food with parents of young children
Published 2013-06-19This report presents the findings from an exploratory qualitative study which investigates parents‟ understanding and approaches to providing energy-dense and nutrient-poor “extra foods‟ to their preschool aged children. ...Open AccessReport, Technical -
Parents' views on food study: Feedback to participating centres
Published 2013-06-19The Parents’ Views on Food Study aimed to explore parents’ understanding and approaches to giving ‘extra’ foods to their 3-5 year old children. This study was conducted to gain insights into the views of parents’ with ...Open AccessReport, Technical -
Building Solutions to Protect Children from Unhealthy Food and Drink Sport Sponsorship.
Published 2013-05-21In Australia, and indeed across the world, the proportion of children who are overweight or obese is increasing. Almost one-quarter of school-aged children are now overweight or obese. While the causes of obesity are complex ...Open AccessReport, Technical