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Follow the links below to find information on the role of diet in overweight and obesity and on how you can adjust your weight through diet, including information on weight loss diets.
The HealthInsite topic area on Exercise, Fitness and Sports [HealthInsite Topic Page] has links to information on the role of exercise in managing weight.
Reviewed January 2009
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Arthritis and nutrition - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Researchers have been exploring potential links between diet and arthritis for many decades. However, there is little evidence to indicate that taking expensive food supplements or eating elaborate diets are any better than eating well-balanced meals.
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Nov 2009
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Weight and muscle gain
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Better Health Channel
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To gain weight and muscle is a slow process. If you believe you are underweight, too thin or need more muscle, some tips may help you put on weight and gain muscle. However always consult your doctor before any exercise or nutrition program.
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Sep 2009
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Promoting healthy weight
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Promoting healthy weight focuses on the prevention and management of overweight and obesity. In Australia, the 2007-08 National Health Survey showed that some 61% of the adult population (18 years and over) were overweight or obese, with 25% of these classified as obese.
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Sep 2009
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Weight and your health
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Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
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Being overweight or obese increases your chance of developing cardiovascular disease (e.g. a heart attack or stroke) and diabetes. More than half of the Australian population are either overweight or obese! Compared to 20 years ago, Australians are now on average 6 to 7 kg heavier!
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Jul 2009
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Chocolate
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Better Health Channel
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Chocolate is made from cocoa beans. Components in cocoa beans such as antioxidants may help protect against degenerative illnesses like heart disease and cancer. Chocolate also contains protein, fat, iron, caffeine and other substances. There is no evidence that chocolate causes acne.
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Jun 2009
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Eating disorders - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are 2 main forms of eating disorders. These illnesses mainly affect young females.
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May 2009
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Milk - facts and fallacies
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Better Health Channel
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Milk is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium. However, some common fallacies or myths about milk may encourage some people to restrict their intake. There is no scientific basis to the theory that milk encourages extra mucous production.
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Mar 2009
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Carbohydrates and the glycaemic index
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Better Health Channel
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The glycaemic index (GI) measures carbohydrates according to how quickly they are absorbed and raise the glucose level of the blood. A low GI diet may help weight loss and may also help energy levels for endurance sports.
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Mar 2009
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Meal replacement programs
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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An Introduction to meal replacement programs Why lose weight Losing weight with meal replacement programs The theory behind meal replacement programs Safety of meal replacement programs - what the experts say Advantages of me
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Feb 2009
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Cachexia
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Cachexia means 'poor condition' in Greek. Cachexia has been defined as a syndrome characterised by progressive loss of lean tissue and body fat. Losses are often in excess to that explained by the associated anorexia. Cachexia oc
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Dec 2008
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Appetite/Weight loss
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information by professional health specialists on the causes and treatment of appetite/weight loss.
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Dec 2008
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Lifestyle management of hypertension
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National Prescribing Service
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Recently updated Australian guidelines recommend that advice on smoking, nutrition, alcohol use, physical activity and body weight should be part of routine management of hypertension for all patients, regardless of drug therapy.
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Dec 2008
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Smoking - weight gain and quitting
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Better Health Channel
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Most smokers gain a small amount of weight when they quit smoking. The causes include the effect of nicotine on the body and the ex-smoker's inclination to eat more. However you can quit and keep weight gain low. A few extra kilograms are a much lower health risk than continuing to smoke.
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Nov 2008
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The link between chronic disease and lifestyle
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The relationship between lifestyle risk factors and some specific chronic diseases and conditions.
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Nov 2008
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Eating well and feeling good
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Inspire Foundation
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This fact sheet has information on eating well and some weight-related issues.
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Nov 2008
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Health risks
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Unhealthy eating and not enough physical activity can easily lead to an increased risk of developing a chronic disease such as some cancers, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.
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Nov 2008
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Kilojoules and calories explained
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Better Health Channel
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A kilojoule is a unit of energy. It also refers to the energy value of food and the amount of energy our bodies burn. The common term for this used to be 'Calorie'. Fats and alcohol are the most energy-dense foods. Some carbohydrate foods are metabolised faster than others; these are known as foods with a high glycaemic index (GI).
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Oct 2008
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Weight management
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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Successful weight management means a long-term commitment to a healthy lifestyle focused on eating healthy foods and keeping physically active in a way that is sustainable and enjoyable.
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Aug 2008
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High fructose processed foods linked to obesity, gout, hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol and fatty liver
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Healthy Eating Club
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There has been a 'cloud' over the health benefits of fructose added to processed foods over the last few decades. Food manufacturers have been adding pure fructose to foods in the quest to lower the glycaemic index (GI) of the food because fructose does not affect insulin production therefore is considered to be a low GI sugar (this is contrast to glucose which does raise insulin levels).
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Jul 2008
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