About healthy weight
Read about what a healthy weight is, and why it’s important at every age and life stage.
Factors that affect weight
Learn more about the many factors that contribute to overweight and obesity.
BMI and waist size
Find out why body mass index (BMI) and waist size matter, and how to measure them.
What we're doing
See what we’re doing to help reduce overweight and obesity in Australia.
Key guidelines
These guidelines provide up-to-date advice about the amount and kinds of foods you should eat for your health and wellbeing. The recommendations are based on scientific evidence and research.
Did you know?
2 in 3 adults
are overweight (36%) or obese (31%)
1 in 4 children
aged 2 to 17 are overweight or obese
3 in 4 adult men
are overweight or obese, compared with about 60% of women
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Resources
Resources
Obesity epidemic in Australia – Final report
This document presents the Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee report – Obesity Epidemic in Australia: Final Report.
National Obesity Strategy 2022–2032
The National Obesity Strategy is a 10-year framework for action to prevent, reduce, and treat, overweight and obesity in Australia. It focuses on prevention, but also includes actions to better support Australians who are living with overweight or obesity, to live their healthiest lives.
National Obesity Strategy 2022–2032 – At a glance – Summary with a strategy map
A summary of Australia’s National Obesity Strategy, including a strategy map.
National Obesity Strategy 2022–2032 – Summary for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
A summary of Australia’s National Obesity Strategy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.