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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 Sept 2007
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Related HealthInsite Topics
Children, Young People and Obesity
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information about obesity in children and young people.
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Diet and Overweight
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information about the influence of diet on overweight.
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Exercise, Fitness and Sports
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information on exercise, with links to specific topic pages on fitness, sport related injury, and drugs in sport.
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Obesity Surgery
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information about obesity surgery.
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Media release. New health taskforce on prevention - tobacco, alcohol and obesity priorities
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Government announced on 9 April the establishment of a new National Preventative Health Taskforce made up of health experts from around Australia. The taskforce will develop strategies to tackle the health challenges caused by tobacco, alcohol and obesity, as well as producing a National Preventative Health Strategy by June 2009.
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Apr 2008
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Obesity
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of obesity by professional health specialists.
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Mar 2008
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About overweight and obesity
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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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.
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Mar 2008
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Video games
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Today's computer and video games are much more complex and interesting to the point where a gamer can become immersed in a multimedia-enabled 'virtual reality'.
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Jan 2008
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Video games
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Today's computer and video games are much more complex and interesting, and the technology has advanced to the point where a gamer can become immersed.
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Jan 2008
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Heartburn is a form of indigestion
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Better Health Channel
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Heartburn 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. Overweight people can suffer from constant heartburn, which often leads to complications.
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Sep 2007
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Stretch marks
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Better Health Channel
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Stretch marks are purple-red scars that appear in overstretched skin. Around half of all pregnant women will develop stretch marks (striae gravidarum). Over time, the stretch marks lose their bright colouring and become silvery, shimmering lines.
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Jul 2007
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Healthy weight: about our work
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This page contains initiatives that the Australian Government is performing to tackle the growing prevalence of overweight and obesity.
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Jul 2007
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Spinal muscular atrophy: the intermediate form
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myDr
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy is one of the neuromuscular diseases. Muscles weaken and waste away (atrophy) due to degeneration of motor neurons, which are nerve cells in the spinal cord.
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Jun 2007
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Prader-Willi syndrome
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Better Health Channel
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Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder, which affects development and growth. Characteristics may include short stature, skeletal abnormalities, eye problems, intellectual disability and an insatiable appetite that often leads to obesity.
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May 2007
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Media release. New grants and schools competition to tackle obesity
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Government has launched a new grants program and schools competition focused on preventing obesity and chronic disease. The $12 million 'Healthy Active Australia' community and schools program will provide grants of between $10,000 and $200,000 for local projects promoting healthy living among at-risk groups.
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May 2007
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Weight management services
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Better Health Channel
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The range of weight management services available includes doctors, dietitians, commercial weight loss programs and kilojoule-controlled meals.
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Mar 2007
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Body Mass Index (BMI)
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Better Health Channel
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Body mass index (BMI) is used to estimate your total body fat. This helps to determine if your weight is within the normal range, or if you are underweight or overweight. The BMI of children must be compared against age and gender specific charts.
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Feb 2007
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Metabolic syndrome
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Feb 2007
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Media release - Scheduling of orlistat
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The National Drugs and Poisons Schedule Committee (NDPSC) reconsidered the scheduling and advertising status of orlistat (contained in the medicine Xenical) at its February 2007 meeting.
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Feb 2007
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Indigenous overweight and obesity
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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This web resource is a 'one-stop info-shop' for people interested in promoting healthy weight within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Oct 2006
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Obesity
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Better Health Channel
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Fat is deposited on our bodies when the energy we consume from food and drink is greater than the energy we use for activities. Small imbalances over long periods of time can cause you to become overweight or obese. Obesity rates in Australia have more than doubled over the past 20 years. Around seven million Australians are either overweight or obese.
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Sep 2006
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The Australian diabetes, obesity and lifestyle study
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study (AusDiab) was the first national study of diabetes prevalence in Australia. The purpose of the study was to provide estimates of the number of people with diabetes (based on blood tests) and its public health and societal impact.
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Jul 2006
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Metabolic syndrome
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myDr
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Discover more about metabolic syndrome - a condition that increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
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| Date: |
Jun 2006
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Obesity: comments for consumers
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Australian Prescriber
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Obesity is a big problem in Australia. Many people are overweight because they eat the wrong food and do not exercise enough. While changing to a healthier lifestyle can help people lose weight, some people also need medical treatment.
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Apr 2006
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