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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

27 Apr 2016

Behavioural insights and healthier lives

Dr David Halpern, CEO of the UK-based Behavioural Insights Team, summarises his stint as VicHealth’s inaugural Leading Thinker. Throughout his residency, David’s influence has introduced behavioural insights to VicHealth and partners as an approach to address the health and wellbeing issues facing Victoria.

Leading thinkers

26 Apr 2016

Victoria's Citizens' Jury on Obesity insights report

Victoria’s Citizens’ Jury on Obesity has delivered 20 clear actions (or 'asks') to promote healthier eating and tackle rising rates of obesity. The jury’s asks provide governments, industry and public health advocates with a blueprint for action, determined by citizens and based on expert evidence.

Citizens' Jury on obesity

20 Dec 2017

Process, evidence and insights

How can we build community consensus on actions to tackle obesity?

Citizens' jury on obesity

04 Mar 2022

More urgent action required in National Obesity Strategy

New national strategy a crucial roadmap for obesity prevention in Australia, but less onus should be on individual responsibility.

MEDIA STATEMENT

07 Jul 2022

Obesity closes gap on tobacco in health scorecard

Australia’s health scorecard finds unhealthy weight is closing the gap on tobacco, as the nation’s second highest risk factor for the preventable disease burden.

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