Unhealthy Lifestyle Facts
We're putting on weight, we don't eat our greens and we don't exercise enough.
These are just a few of the key findings in the National Health Survey, released by the Bureau of Statistics.
In Australia, 67% of adults are overweight or obese, a dramatic jump from 56.3% in 1995.
Men are more likely to be overweight or obese (75%) than women (60%), however what's more concerning is that 66% of women and 60% of men have a higher waist circumference, a sure sign of too much "toxic fat" around the vital organs, which can lead to heart disease, type 2 diabetes and several cancers.
The good news is that it's not too late to do something about it. Take action by arming yourself with the facts:
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Toxic Fat
is more dangerous than the fat near the skin -
95%
of Australians are eating too much junk food -
6.5kg
weight gain in one year from a daily sugary drink -
1 burger
the kilojoule value of 2 bottles of cider -
1 in 2
don't do enough physical activity for good health -
95%
of Australian adults don't eat enough fruit and veg -
Type 2 diabetes
and the link between overweight and obesity -
Cancer
and the link between overweight and obesity -
Heart Disease
and the link between overweight and obesity -
1 in 4
Australian children are overweight or obese -
Healthy Families
Eat well and get active together as a family