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Building physical activity into urban planning and design

A series of evidence-based resources produced by the Heart Foundation to support relevant built environment, government, and health professionals to
Evidence and tools
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Global Observatory of Healthy and Sustainable Cities

Global, multi-institutional, transdisciplinary initiative providing evidence-based spatial and urban policy indicators to advocate for and track progress towards healthy and
Evidence and tools
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Urban design, transport, and health

A series of papers published in The Lancet Global Health
Evidence and tools
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Transport Health Assessment Tool (THAT) 

A freely accessible tool that measures and quantifies health benefits derived from replacing short car trips with walking and cycling.
Policy and strategy
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Get involved

Get involved is a website providing details of current Queensland Government consultations that are open for public feedback
Policy and strategy
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National Obesity Strategy  

A 10-year framework for action to prevent, reduce, and treat, overweight and obesity in Australia.
Policy and strategy

National Preventive Health Strategy 2021–2030  

The National Preventive Health Strategy provides the overarching, long-term approach to prevention in Australia by building systemic change to ensure

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Healthy eating
Person dips vegetable stick into dip

How to build a healthy snack when you’re time poor 

When your day is busy and meals feel rushed, having some go-to healthy snacks can make a real difference. You don’t need fancy ingredients or lots

Physical activity

How cardio and muscle strengthening activities work together for a healthier heart

Your heart is your body’s hardest worker. It’s a powerful muscle about the size of your clenched fist that keeps

Healthy eating
7 opened canned foods

Smart pantry cooking: Healthy meals using canned, frozen and long-life foods 

A well-stocked pantry has always been a quiet ally in the kitchen, but in times when fresh produce can fluctuate

Healthy eating
Young boy eats a banana while sitting in his father's lap

Teaching your toddler healthy eating habits 

Toddlerhood is a time when children learn about new foods and lifelong eating habits are established. These habits will enable them

Kids
Woman and kids go on a hike together

10 free or low-cost ways for kids and families to be active 

Healthy habits learned in childhood often stay with us into adulthood. This includes regular physical activity. Being active is important for children and

Healthy eating
Woman eating healthy vegetable and legume salad in the kitchen

5 common healthy eating hurdles and how to overcome them

Healthy eating is a long-term goal worth having. But everything worthwhile comes with a hurdle or two. Knowing what barriers

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