Nutrition strategy
Find here information about the nutrition strategy and associated research projects.
The Nutrition Strategy broadens the work programme of MPI in the area of nutrition as it continues to improve the safety and suitability of the food supply. Salt reduction is the issue that has been given priority.
Nutrition Strategy 2009–2012 (231 KB PDF)
Research projects
Here are all the research projects associated with the nutrition strategy. You can also find these and other documents by searching directly in the food safety Industry eLibrary.
Awareness and Knowledge of Folate and Folic Acid in Women of Child-bearing Age (3 MB PDF)
Publication type: Scientific researchA survey of New Zealand women's knowledge of folic acid, its importance and use in pregnancy, and their opinions on the addition of folic acid to bread.
Dietary iodine intake of New Zealand children following fortification of bread with iodine (719 KB PDF)
Publication type: Scientific researchReport on the dietary iodine intakes of New Zealand children following mandatory fortification of bread with iodine
Discussion Document On Pathogens In Fruits And Vegetables In New Zealand: Final report
Publication type: Multi-part documentsReport on the microbiological safety of fresh produce in New Zealand.
Discussion Document on Sodium and its effects on Food Safety and Human Health
Publication type: Multi-part documentsA literature review on sodium in the body; health implications from inappropriate intakes; the level required for optimum health and risk management strategies
Fortification Overages Of The Food Supply: Folate
Publication type: Multi-part documentsA report on the analysis of folate in a selection of fortified foods and comparison of results with levels claimed on product labels.
Fortification Overages Of The Food Supply: Folate And Iron (188 KB PDF)
Publication type: Scientific researchA report on the analysis of folate and iron in a selection of fortified foods and comparison of results with levels claimed on product labels.
Fortification Overages Of The Food Supply: Vitamin A, Vitamin D And Calcium (505 KB PDF)
Publication type: Scientific researchA report on the analysis of vitamin A, vitamin D and calcium in a selection of fortified foods and comparison of results with levels claimed on product labels.
Fortification Overages Of The Food Supply: Vitamin C, Zinc And Selenium (167 KB PDF)
Publication type: Scientific researchA report on the analysis of vitamin C and zinc in a selection of fortified foods and actual levels of selenium in infant formulae.
Information Sources and Practices - Preparation of Powdered Infant Formula in New Zealand - Qualitative Research
Publication type: Multi-part documentsSocial research on public knowledge and practices on the preparation of powdered infant formula.
Level Of Trans Fatty Acids In The New Zealand Food Supply (1 MB PDF)
Publication type: Scientific researchA survey of the fat and fatty acid content of selected New Zealand foods, including trans fatty acid content.
Levels Of Iodine In New Zealand Retail Salt
Publication type: Multi-part documentsA report on the analysis of iodine in 20 different table salt products available for purchase in New Zealand.
Nutrition Strategy 2009-12 (231 KB PDF)
Publication type: Reports & strategyA high-level strategy document. Describes NZFSA’s growing role in the area of nutrition, including priority work programmes.
Sodium and iodine levels in bread
Publication type: Multi-part documentsProvides baseline data on the sodium and iodine content of bread prior to mandatory iodine fortification in 9/2009.
Survey Of Salt In Processed Foods (147 KB PDF)
Publication type: Scientific researchA survey of salt in selected New Zealand processed foods.
Technological Issues With Iodine Fortification Of Foods (2 MB PDF)
Publication type: Scientific researchA report that examined the technological issues associated with iodine fortification of foods.
Vitamin D: A Review Prepared for the New Zealand Food Safety Authority and the Ministry of Health
Publication type: Multi-part documentsA literature review on vitamin D in the body; health implications of deficiency; the level required for optimum health and risk management strategies.
Vitamin K in Milk: Anlene Risk Assessment.
Publication type: Scientific researchRisk Assessment of Vitamin K in Anlene milk product.
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