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12 May 2010

Big fat hole in health reform

Australia’s hospitals will continue to be a hungry beast consuming resources unless restrictions on junk food advertising and taxes on unhealthy food, to combat the drivers of obesity, are addressed - according to Jane Martin, Senior Policy Adviser, Obesity Policy Coalition.

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07 Jul 2014

Disadvantaged Australians most at risk of obesity

Lower socioeconomic groups are now the most likely to become overweight or obese. It is predicted that in 11 years, 44 per cent of people with the greatest disadvantage and least resources will be obese, compared to 31 per cent of those with the most resources.

Healthy eating

26 Aug 2011

Young Victorian tradesmen have a poor diet research shows

Young apprentice tradesmen generally do not eat enough fresh food and are consuming too much junk food on the job and at home, a study of Victorian apprentices has found.

Healthy eating

15 Feb 2011

Parents duped by sports star endorsement on food packaging

Study finds endorsements by well-known sports personalities on food packaging influence parents to buy unhealthy food for their children.

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