Obesity In Australia Research Paper

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Introduction Obesity is a significant and increasing problem in Australian society. Over thirty percent of Australians are overweight, with one in four of these being obese. Statistics predict this figure will increase to ninety percent in the next two generations. The links to ill health are undeniable, with obesity attributable to a myriad of illnesses, for example, cardiac disease and diabetes. The direct causes of obesity are lack of physical activity and unhealthy eating patterns. Genetics play a contributing role. Indirect factors, such as genetics, economic status, advertising, sleep patterns and change in children’s play choices are relevant. For example, if both parents are financially required to work longer hours to bring home enough…show more content…
This can be education in the long-term, because recording the day and time of a snack or meal and listing the food and serving size is only part of the task. Determining motivation is another factor. What are the reasons or feelings behind eating? Perhaps hunger, boredom or emotions. A food diary is one way of looking at eating habits and modifying them. (Natural Therapy Pages, 2010). It may recognise any existing troubles and their reasons. By designing an appropriate eating regime, the consumption of fruit and vegetables, drinking water instead of sweetened drinks, may end up as being the norm. Being more energetic with less time spent watching television and playing on the computer is the ultimate…show more content…
The best time for children to learn about healthy foods is between the ages of six to ten years. The Edible School Garden Program is one that helps prevent obesity. This program teaches children to produce soils fit to grow healthy foods. (Edible School Gardens, 2010). They then design, set up and maintain their vegetable garden. This gives children the knowledge of how to grow organic food. Children can get pleasure cooking and eating the things they have grown. This may develop eating regimes that will be useful all their lives. In addition, the maintenance of a vegetable garden not only provides an outdoor physical activity such as mulching, weeding, and planting but also gives children the opportunity to embrace healthy food with new flavours, colours and

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