Resources
National Obesity Summit – program
This document outlines the program of National Obesity Summit, which brought together experts to look at the causes of obesity and what we can do about it. It was part of the process to develop a National Obesity Strategy.
National Obesity Summit presentation – Professor Adrian Bauman – Physical activity/sport and mental health benefits – confident and resilient kids
This is the presentation by Professor Adrian Bauman at the National Obesity Summit, which brought together experts to look at the causes of obesity and what we can do about it. The summit was part of the process to develop a National Obesity Strategy.
National Obesity Summit presentation – Professor Andrew Wilson – Obesity and chronic conditions
This is the presentation by Professor Andrew Wilson at the National Obesity Summit, which brought together experts to look at the causes of obesity and what we can do about it. The summit was part of the process to develop a National Obesity Strategy.
National Obesity Summit presentation – Professor Anna Peeters – Population diet solutions in retail settings
This is the presentation by Professor Anna Peeters at the National Obesity Summit, which brought together experts to look at the causes of obesity and what we can do about it. The summit was part of the process to develop a National Obesity Strategy.
National Obesity Summit presentation – Dr Bruce Bolam – Local government and place-based approaches for primary prevention of obesity
This is the presentation by Dr Bruce Bolam at the National Obesity Summit, which brought together experts to look at the causes of obesity and what we can do about it. The summit was part of the process to develop a National Obesity Strategy.
National Obesity Summit presentation – Dr Jo Mitchell – The NSW experience: The Premier’s priority to reduce childhood obesity
This is the presentation by Dr Jo Mitchell at the National Obesity Summit, which brought together experts to look at the causes of obesity and what we can do about it. The summit was part of the process to develop a National Obesity Strategy.
National Obesity Summit presentation – Professor Deborah Lupton – New technologies, weight management and good health: opportunities and risks
This is the presentation by Professor Deborah Lupton at the National Obesity Summit, which brought together experts to look at the causes of obesity and what we can do about it. The summit was part of the process to develop a National Obesity Strategy.
National Obesity Summit presentation – Professor Dick Telford
This is the presentation by Professor Dick Telford at the National Obesity Summit, which brought together experts to look at the causes of obesity and what we can do about it. The summit was part of the process to develop a National Obesity Strategy.
National Obesity Summit presentation – Associate Professor Gary Sacks – What does the future look like for obesity prevention?
This is the presentation by Associate Professor Gary Sacks at the National Obesity Summit, which brought together experts to look at the causes of obesity and what we can do about it. The summit was part of the process to develop a National Obesity Strategy.
National Obesity Summit presentation – Dr Georgia Rigas – Obesity management: what primary care is doing well and future opportunities
This is the presentation by Dr Georgia Rigas at the National Obesity Summit, which brought together experts to look at the causes of obesity and what we can do about it. The summit was part of the process to develop a National Obesity Strategy.
National interim guide to reduce children’s exposure to unhealthy food and drink promotion – 2018
This guide was endorsed by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Health Council in 2018 for voluntary use by governments in their settings. The guide outlines food and drink categories that are not recommended for promotion to children in government settings.
Promoting and supporting healthy food & drink choices at school
This statement was originally created and published by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Health Council in 2018. It encourages communities to build on practices that support and encourage healthy food and drink choices at school.
Call to action: health sector to lead in healthier food and drink choices for visitors and staff
This statement was originally created and published by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Health Council in 2018. It calls for the Australian health sector to help promote health and wellbeing.
Healthy food and drink choices in public sector healthcare settings for staff and visitors
These standards were originally created and published by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Health Council in 2018. They reinforce the healthcare sector’s leadership role in creating environments which support and encourage healthy food and drink choices.
Infant formula
This Get Up & Grow brochure provides information to parents about safely giving formula to their baby.
Breastfeeding and returning to work
This Get Up & Grow brochure provides tips on continuing to breastfeed after returning to work.
First foods: food provided by the early childhood setting
This Get Up & Grow brochure provides advice on introducing solid food to children from the age of 6 months, what foods to introduce and talking to your child's carer about the stage your child is.
Keeping children on the move
This Get Up & Grow brochure provides some tips on how to increase physical activity in children and reduce the amount of time they spend being inactive.
Positive eating practices
This Get Up & Grow brochure provides tips on setting up healthy eating practices within the family, to help children develop good eating habits.
First foods: food from home
This Get Up & Grow brochure provides advice on introducing solid food to children from the age of 6 months, what foods to introduce and talking to your child's carer about what stage your child is.
The importance of drinking water
This Get Up & Grow brochure provides advice on how much water children of different ages need, and tips on getting children to drink water.
Lunchbox ideas: meals for early childhood settings
This Get Up & Grow brochure provides ideas for parents to fill their child's lunchbox with healthy food and drinks, and what to avoid.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander handbook
This Get Up & Grow booklet is for people who care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. It provides advice on childhood nutrition and physical activity.
The Australian Dietary Guidelines
The Australian Dietary Guidelines provide evidence based recommendations on the types and amounts of foods Australians should eat to meet nutritional requirements.
Weighing it up – obesity in Australia
Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing report: Weighing it up – obesity in Australia
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