Taha hinengaro is the tenet of mental and intellectual wellbeing, which is about the capacity of thinking, feeling and communicating (Durie, 1998). The psychology and psychiatry can be regarded as its equivalent in mainstream perspective, but there are slight differences (Durie, 1998). The former is more analytical, while Māori notion of hinengaro can be described as more holistic (Durie, 1998). This dimension is about mind power and the expression of thoughts, feelings and emotions (MoH, 2015). Mind, body and wider environment are inseparable (Durie, 1998).
Obesity exerts negative impacts on people 's mental health. Some psychological disorders may be triggered by childhood or adult obesity, such as depression, anxiety, stress, to name but …show more content…
Taha whānau is about the capacity of belonging, caring and sharing (Durie, 1998). Extended family and community are considered relevant to one 's health and wellbeing (Durie, 1998). One 's sense of identity and purpose derives from family and his/her surroundings. The interdependent relationship in extended family is regarded healthier than independent (Durie, 1998). In Durie 's (1998) description of taha whānau, the tenet is introduced at family and community level. It could be further considered at a broader range to a social level. Any individual is a part of not only his/her family and community but also a wider social system. Getting and giving support from family and community is a pivotal aspect of holistic health and wellbeing. Also important is one 's sound social …show more content…
It gained the media attention right after its release. In contrast to the authority 's confidence in the validity of the plan, some criticised it as "predictably feeble" ("Government dodges the hard decisions", 2015, October 21). Children 's Commissioner Russell Wills even asserted, "the moves will not cut obesity and could even harm children" (Kirk & Heather, 2015, October 19). People hold various attitudes towards this plan, but a unanimous recognition of the necessity to combat childhood obesity. Although sugar taxes are not included in the 22 initiatives of the plan, which is the very point on which the plan was criticised as feeble ("Government dodges the hard decisions", 2015, October 21), New Zealand Beverage Council members showed their support and willingness to take constant actions to reduce childhood obesity, such as "providing more informative nutritional information, portion control and treat packs, the introduction of additional low and no energy drinks" and so on (Beverage industry supports plan, 2015, October 20). A Food education charity named “Garden to Table” (http://www.gardentotable.org.nz) endeavours to provide a holistic thinking on combating childhood obesity through increasing food literacy among children, which is different from the traditional way of creating guilt by carrying out education
Obesity exerts negative impacts on people 's mental health. Some psychological disorders may be triggered by childhood or adult obesity, such as depression, anxiety, stress, to name but …show more content…
Taha whānau is about the capacity of belonging, caring and sharing (Durie, 1998). Extended family and community are considered relevant to one 's health and wellbeing (Durie, 1998). One 's sense of identity and purpose derives from family and his/her surroundings. The interdependent relationship in extended family is regarded healthier than independent (Durie, 1998). In Durie 's (1998) description of taha whānau, the tenet is introduced at family and community level. It could be further considered at a broader range to a social level. Any individual is a part of not only his/her family and community but also a wider social system. Getting and giving support from family and community is a pivotal aspect of holistic health and wellbeing. Also important is one 's sound social …show more content…
It gained the media attention right after its release. In contrast to the authority 's confidence in the validity of the plan, some criticised it as "predictably feeble" ("Government dodges the hard decisions", 2015, October 21). Children 's Commissioner Russell Wills even asserted, "the moves will not cut obesity and could even harm children" (Kirk & Heather, 2015, October 19). People hold various attitudes towards this plan, but a unanimous recognition of the necessity to combat childhood obesity. Although sugar taxes are not included in the 22 initiatives of the plan, which is the very point on which the plan was criticised as feeble ("Government dodges the hard decisions", 2015, October 21), New Zealand Beverage Council members showed their support and willingness to take constant actions to reduce childhood obesity, such as "providing more informative nutritional information, portion control and treat packs, the introduction of additional low and no energy drinks" and so on (Beverage industry supports plan, 2015, October 20). A Food education charity named “Garden to Table” (http://www.gardentotable.org.nz) endeavours to provide a holistic thinking on combating childhood obesity through increasing food literacy among children, which is different from the traditional way of creating guilt by carrying out education