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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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Advocacy group Parents’ Voice has crowned Hungry Jack’s and Chupa Chups as having Australia's worst junk food digital marketing campaigns.
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.
Most children experience their neighbourhoods from the back seat of the car: Deakin University
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.
By Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO
By Brian Vandenberg, Alcohol Program Manager, VicHealth
By Julie Woods, Dietitian and Manager of VicHealth's Nutrition program
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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