Research Publications and Outputs: Recent submissions
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Weight and weight related behaviours among NSW students from low SES and non-English speaking backgrounds: Secondary analysis of the NSW Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey 2010
Published 2013-05-20The 2010 SPANS survey showed that the prevalence of overweight and obesity among NSW school students has not increased since 2004, stabilizing at 22.8%. The findings reported in the SPANS Full Report also indicate that ...Open AccessReport, Technical -
NSW Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (SPANS) 2010: Short Report.
Published 2013-05-20This short report comprises a summary of the full report. The NSW Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (SPANS) is conducted periodically by the NSW Ministry of Health to monitor weight and weight related behaviours ...Open AccessReport, Technical -
SPANS 2010: NSW Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey: Executive Summary.
Published 2013-05-20The findings from the 2010 NSW Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (SPANS) show that the prevalence of combined overweight and obesity among Kindergarten children has significantly increased at a rate of 0.17% ...Open AccessReport, Technical -
Weight and weight related behaviours among NSW Kindergarten children
Published 2013-05-20The findings from the 2010 NSW Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (SPANS) show that the prevalence of combined overweight and obesity among Kindergarten children has significantly increased at a rate of 0.17% ...Open AccessReport, Technical -
A further analysis of the weight status and dietary characteristics of people reporting food insecurity in NSW: NSW Population Health Survey data 2007 and 2008.
Published 2013-05-17Food security refers to the ability to acquire appropriate and nutritious food on a regular and reliable basis. The NSW Population Health Survey uses a single item indicator of individual and household level food insecurity ...Open AccessReport, Technical