More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around a third of these people are also neurodivergent.
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Many people report eating as a way of helping them to cope when experiencing difficult emotions. Here’s what you can do about it.
Policymakers and health researchers are increasingly recognising the harms of stigmatising language and attitudes towards larger-bodied people.
Not all children with high weight will have health consequences. But if your child experiences headaches, trouble sleeping or joint pain, it might be time to see your GP.
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.
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?
Does your toddler only want to eat beige or white foods? You’re not alone. Half of children go through a stage of picky eating, peaking at age three. Here’s how to tackle some common food aversions.
High-fat, sugar-rich and salty foods are just so enjoyable to eat. And it’s not only you who thinks so – we’ve evolved that way.
A new study in mice suggests fasting could increase the risk of cancer. Yet previous research has said the opposite. Here’s what to make of these conflicting findings.
Are you stuck in a cycle of endless diets? Consider these questions before starting a new one.
Public health resources often recommend brown rice instead of white as a ‘healthy swap’. But what if you prefer white rice?
These five foods rate highly on the nutrient-rich foods index and on cost, meaning they represent good value for money when it comes to buying nutritious food.
If you’re a parent, you’ll be well-acquainted with the hotly debated parenting topic of screen time. But how exactly does screen time impact a child’s physical health?
The mass-produced wholegrain bread you buy from the supermarket isn’t harmful to your health, even though it’s an ‘ultra-processed’ food. Your overall diet matters more.
Sugary drinks cause weight gain and increase the risk of a range of diseases. But a tax can reduce sales and make us healthier.
Neither Ozempic nor Wegovy are listed on the PBS to treat obesity. When Wegovy becomes available, users will need to pay the full price. Or should the government subsidise it?
Does weight come back when you stop taking drugs like Ozempic? Are these medications simply another (expensive) form of yo-yo dieting? Here’s what we know so far.
We don’t tell people taking statins to treat high cholesterol or drugs to manage high blood pressure they’re cheating or taking the easy way out. Nor should we when people take drugs like Ozempic.
Many have declared drugs like Ozempic could ‘end obesity’. This isn’t just untrue – it also perpetuates fat stigma.
We all want to eat healthily, especially as we reset our health goals at the start of a new year. But sometimes these plans are sabotaged by powerful cravings for sweet, salty or carb-heavy foods.
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Associate Professor, Deakin University
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Professor of Public Health Policy, Deakin University
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Professor of Medicine, Monash University
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Innovation - School of Health Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Charles Perkins Centre Research Program Leader, University of Sydney
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Professor of Nutrition, University of South Australia
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PhD Researcher, Australian National University
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Senior Visiting Fellow, School of Medical Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Associate Professor, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, University of Wollongong
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Associate Professor and clinical academic gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University
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Retired nutritionist, Defence Science and Technology Organisation
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Professor of Public Health Nutrition, University of Sydney
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Professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
