Young Asian New Zealanders know less about healthy food choices and lifestyles than other kiwi teens.
An Auckland University study found that young Asian New Zealanders eat more junk food for lunch and after school compared to other young New Zealanders. They also think that skipping meals is a good way to loose weight.
“Young Asians need better access to information about food and health. We need parents and families and schools to be involved in interventions,” says researcher Shirin Foroughian.
This group is will face the same weight problems as other New Zealanders if nothing is done.
Read more: Press release, PHA / Scoop 4 July 2007
Asian obesity a ‘time bomb’
The Press says a plan to address obesity among Asians was under way in Canterbury.
Read more: The Press / Stuff, 9 July 2007
Why Asian youth are facing an obesity timebomb
Lincoln Tan explains why so many young Asians in New Zealand know little about healthy food and healthy lifestyles.
Read more: NZ Herald, 9 July 2007
