National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey

The National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (NNPAS) 2023 was conducted from January 2023 to March 2024. This survey was designed to collect information about nutritional intakes (including foods, nutrients and supplements consumed) using dietary recall and self-reported questions. Physical and sedentary activity information was collected using a combination of measured and self-reported data. 

Brief information about key statistics available from the NNPAS can be found on this page. To find more detailed information on a topic of interest, a link has also been provided to the individual topic page.

Food and nutrition play an important role in good health and wellbeing throughout all stages of life. An individual’s diet can contribute to quality of life, influence body weight, risk of disease and protect against infection[1].

The NNPAS collects data on food, energy and beverage intakes, along with a broad range of dietary behaviours, supplement consumption and food security status.

Physical activity is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It can take different forms, including deliberate exercise or sport, incidental movement and work-related activities[2].

Sleep is essential to supporting good health and wellbeing. Getting good sleep can contribute to healthy growth and development, aid cognitive performance and improve quality of life[3].

The NNPAS collects data on physical activity and sleep using a self-reported questionnaire and accelerometers.

NNPAS 2023 future releases will include:

• Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG) analysis.

The ABS would like to acknowledge the assistance and advice provided by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and Monash University in the conduct of this survey.

1. Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, ‘About food and nutrition’, https://www.health.gov.au/topics/food-and-nutrition/about; accessed 27/07/2025.
2. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, ‘Physical activity’, https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports-data/behaviours-risk-factors/physical-activity/overview; accessed 02/02/2026.
3. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, ‘Sleep problems as a risk factor for chronic conditions’, https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/risk-factors/sleep-problems-as-a-risk-factor/summary; accessed 02/02/2026.

24 March 2026

• Additional release of the Measured physical activity and sleep analysis and tables.
• Data Item List updated to include additional items on measured physical activity and sleep.

17 March 2026

• Additional release of the Usual nutrient intakes analysis and tables.