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27 Sep 2012

Obesity crisis in Victoria grossly underestimated

Concerning new figures from the State Governmnet show 25 per cent of the Victorian population is obese - much higher than the 17 per cent rate based on self reporting. The Obesity Policy Coalition says its time for urgent action to address obesity.

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23 Nov 2012

Hungry Jacks and Chupa Chups shamed for advertising to kids

Advocacy group Parents’ Voice has crowned Hungry Jack’s and Chupa Chups as having Australia's worst junk food digital marketing campaigns.

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03 Aug 2012

Australians will support government initiatives to tackle obesity

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12 Nov 2012

Health groups release detailed investigation into failure of junk food marketing codes

A new investigation into Australia's self-regulatory system for food marketing reveals loopholes being used by the processed food industry to continue to promote their products despite childhood obesity sitting at record levels.

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23 Oct 2012

Most kids see neighbourhoods from back of a car: Deakin study

Most children experience their neighbourhoods from the back seat of the car: Deakin University

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02 Oct 2012

National Food Plan leaves experts hungry for more

The National Food Plan does not reflect evidence put forward in community submissions and consultation on the initial Discussion Paper, says a coalition of health and research agencies.

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23 May 2014

Today's inactive children will be tomorrows health crisis

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

Obesity prevention

10 Apr 2012

Don't fall into the booze weight trap, expert warns

By Brian Vandenberg, Alcohol Program Manager, VicHealth

Alcohol and weight gain

01 Feb 2012

Extreme weight loss programs not reality

By Julie Woods, Dietitian and Manager of VicHealth's Nutrition program

Preventing obesity

23 Aug 2013

Find out what moves you to prevent obesity

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

Active lifestlyes

01 Apr 2014

Premier's Active April challenge

By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO

Get moving outdoors

23 Jun 2010

Urgent action required as obesity toll continues to blow out

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report released today highlights the need to get serious about preventing obesity, according to the Obesity Policy Coalition.

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