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18 Jul 2019

A Healthier Start for Victorians

This consensus statement outlines practical recommendations to the Victorian Government to turn the tide on obesity. The focus is on children and young people to give them the best chance for a healthier start to life.

consensus statement

24 Jan 2017

Obesity and healthy eating in Australia

This evidence summary outlines current trends in obesity and healthy eating in Australia and Victoria. It also gives an overview of the impacts of an unhealthy diet, as well as barriers and enablers to changing the eating patterns of a population. It has been informed by recent research and policy documents.

Healthy eating

03 Aug 2012

Australians will support government initiatives to tackle obesity

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Partner Release

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.

Partner Release

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.

Partner Release

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.

Partner Release

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.

Partner Release

23 Oct 2012