Obesity

Follow the links below to find information on obesity and how to prevent it.

For information on the effects of diet and exercise on overweight and obesity, follow the links below to the specific HealthInsite topic pages.

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing have developed clinical practice guidelines for managing obesity. The  Obesity Guidelines website includes a quiz and a guide for general practitioners.

 

Reviewed January 2009

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Children, Young People and Obesity
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Links to information about obesity in children and young people.
Diet and Overweight
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Links to information about the influence of diet on overweight.
Exercise, Fitness and Sports
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Links to information on exercise, with links to specific topic pages on fitness, sport related injury, and drugs in sport.
Obesity Surgery
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Links to information about obesity surgery.
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Title:   Weight management services
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Managing your weight can reduce your risk of serious health problems including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The range of weight management services available includes doctors, dietitians, commercial weight loss programs and kilojoule-controlled meals. Always consult your doctor before starting a diet or exercise program.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   How do you measure up?
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Is your lifestyle seriously affecting your health? Find out how you Measure Up.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Obesity
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of obesity by professional health specialists.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Overweight and obesity
Publisher:   Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Description:   These web pages provide information and resources about overweight and obesity within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Body weight
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing certain types of cancer. At least 60% of adults and 30% of children are now considered overweight or obese.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
Publisher:   Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
Description:   Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute is the nation's premier health and medical research institute tackling the deadly trio of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Our work extends from the laboratory to wide-scale community studies. Baker IDI fills a void in health and medical research by allowing traditionally disparate groups to work together and collaborate under one umbrella and one organisational culture.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Heartburn is a form of indigestion
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Heartburn or reflux occurs when the contents of the stomach back up into the oesophagus, causing a burning sensation. Most healthy people experience heartburn from time to time. Pregnant women can also experience heartburn. Overweight people can suffer from constant heartburn, which often leads to complications. Antacid is a suitable treatment for healthy people, but severe heartburn requires medical attention. Eating small meals, reducing coffee and alcohol and losing weight can help heartburn.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Body weight and cancer prevention
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   We know that by maintaining a healthy body weight, being physically active every day and enjoying a healthy diet, you can lower your risk of developing cancer. We know that these factors account for at least 30 per cent of all cancers.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   PCOS and the heart
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome have evidence of subclinical cardiovascular disease.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Obesity
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Obesity increases the risk of many diseases. Adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater are classified as obese, but different measures are used for children and teenagers. Chronic conditions and diseases associated with obesity include diabetes, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, stroke, some cancers and sleep apnoea.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Preventative Health Taskforce
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Taskforce will provide evidence-based advice to governments and health providers on preventative health programs and strategies, focusing on the burden of chronic disease currently caused by obesity, tobacco and the excessive consumption of alcohol.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Assessing central obesity: waist to hip ratio
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Waist to hip ratio: The waist to hip ratio (WHR) is a simple measure of central obesity. Central obesity is an excess accumulation of fat in the abdominal area, particularly due to excess visceral fat. The score from the WHR predicts the risk of developing several conditions associated with excess abdominal fat.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Assessing central obesity: waist circumference
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Waist circumference: Measuring waist circumference (WC) is the simplest way to assess central obesity. Central obesity is an excess accumulation of fat in the abdominal area, particularly due to excess visceral fat.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Obesity in Australia: a need for urgent action
Publisher:   National Preventative Health Taskforce
Description:   One of the greatest public health challenges confronting Australia and many other industrialised countries is the obesity epidemic. Australia is one of the most overweight developed nations, with over 60% of adults and one in four children overweight or obese.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Metabolic syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Metabolic syndrome (also called syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome) is a collection of conditions that occur together and can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, not smoking and losing weight will reduce your risk of diseases associated with metabolic syndrome.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Discussing obesity with a friend or loved one
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on how to communicate with a loved one or friend about their weight, written by health professionals
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   About overweight and obesity
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Specific information on overweight and obesity is provided, including: prevalence of overweight and obesity; How overweight and obesity is defined; Calculate your BMI (for adults only); Causes of overweight and obesity; Health consequences; Economic consequences.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Research volunteers
Publisher:   Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
Description:   Details of the clinical trials centre and types of research trials that are currently being conducted at Baker IDI to help fight the deadly trio of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Advice to consumers regarding Hydroxycut products
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Advice from the Therapeutic Goods Administration about the Hydroxycut products.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Long-term effects of weight-reducing drugs in hypertensive patients
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   For overweight patients with elevated blood pressure doctors often recommend weight reduction. Drugs such as orlistat, sibutramine or rimonabant are sometimes suggested to assist in weight reduction and blood pressure reduction. Orlistat and sibutramine...
Date:   May 2009
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