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Essay on childhood obesity in Australia. 14-18% of Australian children are overweight, with 5% of these being obese. Essay examines the causes of obesity and societal measures that could turn the tide to correct Australia's growing problem.
According to CAMWEST - a cycling community which promotes physical exercise to improve cardiovascular health in Australia, state on their website that 14-18% of Australian children are overweight, with 5% of these being obese. This means that there has been a four-fold increase in childhood obesity rates between 1985 and 1997. They also quote that there is a high probability of these children carrying this obese condition into adulthood, which is almost certainly detrimental to their future health and life expectancy. Obesity is directly linked to a number of health issues, namely, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, lowered self esteem, orthopaedic complications and type-two diabetes. The development of these conditions has a direct correlation with the individual's diet and levels of physical activity. Taking into account the principles of the adolescent dietary and physical activity guidelines of 2003,.....
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