Lead researcher
Belinda Morley, Maree Scully, Philippa Niven, Melanie Wakefield
Years funded
2008 - present
The NaSSDA survey fills a significant gap in existing data in Australia by establishing an ongoing commitment to the monitoring of changes in obesity prevalence, diet and activity, triennially in secondary school students at both a state and national level.
The study aims to elucidate potential targets for change to feed into program development and evaluation, and provide evidence to inform policy development.
2009/10 NaSSDA research memos:
2012/13 NaSSDA research memos:
Funding Body
State Cancer Councils through Cancer Council Australia, the National Heart Foundation of Australia, and State and Territory Government Health Departments