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Follow the links below to find information about obesity in children (childhood obesity) and young people.
Reviewed January 2009
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Weight problems in childhood
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Many more children are overweight today than in the past. There is a greater variety of food available. Many children also get less exercise
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Mar 2009
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Media release. Benefits of fresh food demonstrated in schools
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Primary school children in Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales and the ACT will soon enjoy the benefits of growing, preparing and sharing fresh food, with a demonstration school in these states and territory to be established as part of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.
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Dec 2008
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Media release. Responsible children's marketing initiative
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, has welcomed the Australian Food and Grocery Council's announcement that they would develop a responsible children's marketing initiative.
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Oct 2008
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Media release. Schoolkids to fight obesity
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program will teach kids in Government primary schools, in years 3-6, to grow, harvest, cook and share fresh food. From 21 August 2008, interested schools can apply to take part in the initiative.
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Aug 2008
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Overweight children - healthy lifestyle tips
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Better Health Channel
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Children who are overweight or obese can benefit from healthy eating and regular activity (exercise). Professional advice from a doctor or dietitian can also help your child reach a healthy weight.
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Jun 2008
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Obesity in children - management
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Better Health Channel
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Children who are overweight or obese can reach a healthy weight with help from parents and their family. Good nutrition, limiting takeway and junk food, increasing physical activity and seeking advice can all help. Crash diets, appetite suppressants and humiliation or teasing will not help an overweight child.
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May 2008
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Obesity in children - causes
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Better Health Channel
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More children are becoming overweight and obese. Causes of obesity in children include unhealthy food choices, lack of physical activity and family eating habits.
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May 2008
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Nutrition and dietetics services
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the service provided by Novita dietitions to children with physical disability to help them with problems they have with diet and food and drink intake.
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May 2008
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Obesity guidelines quiz
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obesity Interactive Quiz Page
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Mar 2008
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Childhood obesity
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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Between 1985 and 1995 the rate of childhood overweight doubled and obesity tripled in Australia. It appears to be still on the rise. The 1995 National Nutrition Survey found 23% of all girls were overweight or obese as were 21% of all boys.
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Jan 2008
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Childhood obesity
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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An overview of the causes and consequences of childhood obesity.
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Aug 2007
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What is obesity?
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Obesity is what doctors call it when you have too much body fat. Obesity can lead to health problems.
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Feb 2007
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Childhood obesity
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myDr
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With childhood obesity increasing, find out about its health risks and how you can help your child maintain a healthy weight.
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Jan 2007
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For my adolescent with a weight problem: where to from here?
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The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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Unfortunately, weight problems are common among adolescents in Australia. At least 1 in 4 young people in high school in Australia are overweight or obese. If you suspect that your adolescent may have a weight problem, it is important that he or she is correctly assessed.
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Jul 2006
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Interventions for preventing obesity in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The current evidence suggests that many diet and exercise interventions to prevent obesity in children are not effective in preventing weight gain, but can be effective in promoting a healthy diet and increased physical activity levels....
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Mar 2005
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