How Government is addressing the increase in obesity in Australia

Both NSW and Victorian Governments have conducted forums to discuss the current obesity epidemic and highlighting the need to address alarming increase in obesity in children. For a full report on these meetings, the recommendations and outcomes please visit the sites through the following links.

www.dhs.vic.gov.au/phd/obesityforum

www.health.nsw.gov.au/obesitysummit

Nutrition Australia is addressing this issue through seminars and educational materials including a new Aim for the Healthy Weight Range leaflet.

For a preview of the leaflet click here.