2007 National Australian Children’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey : South Australian Findings

The 2007 Australian National Children’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (Children’s Survey) was commissioned by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and the Australian Food and Grocery Council. State Health Departments were invited to participate, and SA Health sponsored a booster sample of South Australian participants. Households were randomly selected from around the state, and children and adolescents were interviewed between February and August 2007. This report details findings for the South Australian children and adolescents who participated in either the main (national) or booster samples.Contents List of Figures Abbreviations Acknowledgements Executive Summmary Overview Main Findings 1. Introduction 2. Methodology 3. Demographic Characteristics 4. Food and Nutrients 5. Physical and Sedentary Activities 6. Body Size and Shape 7. Linking Nutrition, Activity and Body Size 8. Comparing South Australian Data and National Data 9. Socio-Economic Status 10. Health Regions 11. School Days, Weekends and Holidays 12. Weight Status, Physical Activity and Screen Time 13. Conclusions and Recommendations 14. Reference