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What is a healthy weight - 9 articles


Explore this section to understand how experts define what is considered a ‘healthy weight’ range. Find out more about why levels of overweight and obesity in Australia are increasing.

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Body Mass Index (BMI)
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Fad diets won't work
Fad diets cannot provide long term weight loss. They can provide short term results for some people. But most people...

Fad diets won't work - teenagers
Fad dieting can provide an initial loss of weight from loss of water and lean muscle. In the long term,...

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 - causes
More children are becoming overweight and obese. Causes of obesity in children include unhealthy food choices, lack of physical activity...

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

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