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Jay Trevaskis

Should we be trying to tackle obesity at all? - Blueprint for Living - ABC Radio Nation... - 0 views

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    The World Health Organisation has called obesity one of today's 'most blatantly visible yet most neglected'  public health problems, which, left unchecked, will cause serious health disorders for millions around the globe. But is the way we talk about obesity helping or exacerbating the problem? Cathy Pryor reports.
Jay Trevaskis

The weight grows at child clinics - 1 views

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    SPECIALIST child obesity clinics are so overwhelmed by demand that patients wait up to a year to get into a program. Doctors report a dramatic increase in the number and severity of childhood obesity cases they are treating but say resources are failing to keep pace with the epidemic. Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/the-wait-grows-at-child-clinics-20111217-1ozs2.html#ixzz1jKthipOe
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Break the Habit - 0 views

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    Released yesterday by The Precinct Studios, 'Break the Habit' is a new commercial that aims to draw attention to the epidemic of childhood obesity in Australia....
Jay Trevaskis

Tackling Australia's rising obesity rate - 0 views

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    Australians are getting fatter. And experts say diets just don't work in the long term. But should we be looking at this debate differently? And are people resorting to surgery too soon?
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Official dietary guidelines and Physical activity guidelines change for Australians - 2 views

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    AUSTRALIANS are now being advised to exercise for up to one hour a day, up from 30 minutes, because of the higher number of calories we're consuming. At least 60-90 minutes of activity a day are required to prevent weight gain in previously obese people, according to new official dietary guidelines released today.
Jay Trevaskis

Article: Exercise Helps us eat a healthy diet - 1 views

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    A healthy diet and the right amount of exercise are key players in treating and preventing obesity but we still know little about the relationship both factors have with each other. A new study now reveals that an increase in physical activity is linked to an improvement in diet quality.
Jay Trevaskis

Understanding What Influences Your Teen's Diet - 6 views

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    Most teenagers' lives are filled with friends, sports, and homework, and along with those come junk food. Teens don't always understand the importance of a healthy diet. Research shows that he obesity rate in young adults continues to climb in the United States.
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