Nutrition education empowering healthier futures

OUR NUTRITIONIST

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Food for Thought is delivered nationwide; see which Nutritionist covers your area and get in touch if you would like to book in or get more information.

Get in touch with Nova

Nova Martin

Team Lead and Lower North Island Nutritionist

nova.martin@foodstuffs.co.nz

Nova is one of our long-standing Nutritionists, delivering Food for Thought since 2011, and is also the Team Lead, supporting wider delivery and alignment of the programme. She holds a BSc in Human Nutrition from Massey University, a Diploma in Public Health, and is a qualified chef.

Nova has a strong passion for all things food and is especially interested in how we talk about food with young people. As a mum of two, she brings real-life insight into how powerful language and role modelling can be in shaping children’s relationships with food.

Outside of work, you’ll find Nova at the gym, out on the hockey field, or you might spot her in a Warriors top, cheering them on.

Get in touch with Andy

Andy Kane

Upper North Island

andy.kane@foodstuffs.co.nz

Andy has been a part of the Food for Thought team since 2012. She holds a BSc in Human Nutrition from the University of Otago and loves educating the future generation on food and nutrition. As a new mum Andy is enjoying the first-hand experience of nourishing children's growing bodies. In her free time, she enjoys an active lifestyle filled with running, surfing, tennis, and chasing after her toddler.

Get in touch with Naomi

Naomi Sutton

Upper North Island

naomi.sutton@foodstuffs.co.nz

Naomi has been part of the Food for Thought team for over ten years. With a BSc (Human Nutrition) and PGDipDiet from the University of Otago, Naomi is passionate about educating our future generation on food and nutrition in an engaging and fun way that they can then use in their everyday lives. Being involved with schools in different areas works well with Naomi’s active lifestyle and enjoyment in getting out and about exploring places.

Get in touch with Deb

Deb McIntosh

South Island

deb.mcintosh@foodstuffs.co.nz

Deb initially joined the Food for Thought team in 2022 and, after a year away, joined the team again in 2024. She completed her BSc and MSc in Nutrition at the University of Otago. Deb loves being in the classroom, sharing knowledge on how food can help us thrive. Outside of work, you might find Deb at a local cafe, exploring a new trail, going for a cold dip, sharing a meal with friends, or reading a book.

Nutrition Advisors from the Heart Foundation also support the delivery of Food for Thought in schools across Aotearoa.

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It was the perfect length of time and was perfectly pitched to our Year 5 and 6 students. It was also accessible to students who generally require more support with their learning tasks.

"The presenter was great and had an excellent relationship with the children, they were fully engaged and interested in the content"

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