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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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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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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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Mar 2009
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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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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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Media release. Top chefs show community groups how to 'Measure Up'
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Ethnic communities are being urged to support the Australian Government's 'Measure Up' campaign. Prominent Sydney restaurateurs and chefs took centre stage at the Sydney Fish Markets today to promote healthy eating as being vital to maintaining good health, demonstrating how to cook simple and nutritious meals across a range of cuisines.
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Oct 2008
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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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Jul 2008
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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 1995 National Nutrition Survey showed that some 56% of the adult population (18 years and over) were overweight, with 19% of these classified as obese.
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Jul 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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Disability - managing underweight
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Better Health Channel
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Weight loss or being underweight may affect people with a disability. There are various weight management strategies that can help a person with a disability to gain weight or avoid becoming underweight.
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Jun 2008
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Weight loss and carbohydrates
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Better Health Channel
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Low carbohydrate (low carb) diets are popular for weight loss but they may be dangerous. Carbohydrates are the only fuel source for many vital organs, including the brain, central nervous system and kidneys. A diet high in protein and fats can lead to obesity and obesity-related disorders such as heart disease.
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Jun 2008
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Weight loss - a healthy approach
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Better Health Channel
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Weight loss can be achieved by increasing your physical activity level, together with eating a nutritious diet. Crash diets, fad diets and yoyo dieting do not help you lose weight. Dieting can also cause stress and increase the likelihood of binge eating.
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May 2008
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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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May 2008
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Appetite problems
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CareSearch
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Loss of appetite (anorexia) and weight (cachexia) are significant concerns for many palliative care patients, and independently predict a poorer prognosis. These pages provide information and evidence regarding appetite problems for health professionals.
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May 2008
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Obesity and hormones
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Better Health Channel
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Hormones are one factor in obesity. The hormones leptin, oestrogen and growth hormone influence appetite, metabolism and body fat distribution. Obese people have levels of these hormones that encourage the accumulation of body fat.
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Apr 2008
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Nuts
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Better Health Channel
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Eating nuts may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Most nuts including walnuts, cashew nuts, pecans, brazil nuts, chestnuts and hazelnuts contain mainly mono-unsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and other compounds that influence blood cholesterol levels. Peanuts, brazil nuts, almonds and hazelnuts can cause acute allergy in some people.
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Mar 2008
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Nutrition and exercise for cancer patients
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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There are no special foods you must use or avoid when you have cancer. The best general advice is to eat well with a variety of foods every day, and exercise at a comfortable level.
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Jan 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 2007
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