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 – At a glance – Summary with a logic framework
A summary of Australia’s National Obesity Strategy, including the strategy’s framework logic.
National Obesity Strategy 2022–2032 – Annex – Evidence sources for strategy actions
A summary of evidence type and source for example actions used to develop the strategy.
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.