Health at every size promotes mindful eating and lifestyle behaviours to pursue health and wellness, without focusing on weight loss. Here’s how it compares to traditional weight-loss approaches.
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The Australian College of Nursing wants to see school nurses weigh students and measure their hight. The plan has sparked anger among health professionals and parents. But what do the experts say?
Governments often blame citizens for social outcomes which are the result of their own policies.
Why you might soon be paying more for your favourite sugary drink.
South Africa has the highest obesity levels in Africa but blaming sugar neglects the many factors at play in this complex health issue.
Obesity researchers have been in a tug of war about obesity for decades now. So what does the evidence show about the latest offensive in the obesity wars?
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Head Anthropologist at the Wits Health Consortium, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of Food Policy, City St George's, University of London
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Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Political Philosophy, Australian National University
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General Practitioner, PhD Candidate, Bond University
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Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Canberra
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Associate Head of School (Teaching & Learning) team, Senior Lecturer and Discipline Lead in Human Movement Studies (Health and PE) and Creative Arts, Charles Sturt University
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Brett Montgomery is a Friend of The Conversation.
Senior Lecturer in General Practice, The University of Western Australia
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Post Doctorate Fellow, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Health Sciences, Adelaide University
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Dietitian and early career researcher, University of Newcastle