Weight loss
When body mass index was calculated from reported height and weight, 62% of men and 45% of women were classified in the overweight or obese groups. 72% of men and 58% of women aged 55 to 64 years were overweight or obese. The proportion of adults classified as overweight or obese increased over the last ten years: for men from 52% to 62% and for women from 37% to 45%. Source:abs.gov.auWebsite resources offering weight loss & loosing weight support and services.
Sites
Diet and Overweight - HealthInSite - http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Diet_and_Overweight - A list of resources on weight control, loss and loosing weight from the Government site, HealthInSite. Also, information on the role of diet in overweight and adjusting weight through diet. |
| Jenny Craig - http://www.jennycraig.com.au/ - Jenny Craig Australia. One of the largest weight management service companies in the world. |
| NSW - COO - http://www.coo.health.usyd.edu.au - NSW Centre for Overweight and Obesity. The site contains information on their research and study along with their projects. |
| Weight Watchers - http://www.weightwatchers.com.au - Australian site for the international company, Weight Watchers. |
| Weightloss - http://www.weightloss.com.au/ - Site features articles and resources relating to weight loss. |