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Being a healthy body weight means you’re less likely to suffer from a range of chronic diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, stroke and some cancers.
What is weight management?
Weighing yourself, measuring your BMI (body mass index) and taking your waist measurement can help identify if you’re within a healthy weight range for your age and height. If you meet your body’s energy needs with a balanced eating plan, and get enough physical activity, you’re more likely to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.
Statistics
500
Climbing stairs for ten minutes burns 500kj. That’s equivalent to a can of lemonade.
1,270
There are 1,270 extra kilojoules in a double burger, compared to a single burger.
67%
In 2017-2018 67% of Australian adults were overweight or obese.
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Sources:
https://www.8700.com.au/fast-facts-on-fast-food/infographics/https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Lookup/by%20Subject/4364.0.55.001~2017-18~Main%20Features~Overweight%20and%20obesity~90
https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/overweight-obesity/overweight-and-obesity-an-interactive-insight/contents/prevalence
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/weight-loss-and-dieting
https://www.studyfinds.org/food-fads-the-average-adult-will-try-126-different-diets-during-their-life/
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160222134137.htm
https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/heart-health-education/healthy-body-weight
https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/guidelines
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/weight-loss-and-fad-diets?viewAsPdf=true