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Weight management - 17 articles


Food choice, physical activity and lifestyle are integral parts of weight management. Explore this section for a healthy approach to weight management, weight loss myths and lots more...

'Go for your life' Strategic Plan 2006 - 2010
‘Go for your life’ aims to increase levels of physical activity and healthy eating by Victorians. From kitchen gardens in...

Breakfast
Breakfast is an important meal. Children who skip breakfast may lack sufficient vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium, zinc and...

Disability - managing overweight and obesity
A person with a disability can avoid overweight or obesity with various strategies. People with disabilities may find it harder...

Disability - managing underweight
People with disabilities may find it harder to maintain a healthy weight than other people in the population. There are...

Kilojoules and calories explained
A kilojoule is a unit of energy. It also refers to the energy value of food and the amount of...

Menopause and weight gain
Women at menopause often experience weight gain, particularly around the abdomen. This is often due to declining oestrogen levels, age-related...

Metabolism explained
Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that go on continuously inside the body to allow life and normal functioning. These...

Obesity
Obesity increases the risk of many diseases. People with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater are classified...

Obesity in children - management
Children who are overweight or obese can reach a healthy weight with the help of their parents and family. Good...

Obesity surgery
Obesity surgery is the last resort, when all other attempts at weight loss have failed and the person's health is...


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