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Obesity Discussion · 12-09-06, 11:38 PM

Diabetes, obesity rates increasing: report
The New South Wales Government says there is no room for complacency following the release of a report on the state's health.

The chief health officer's report found that while people are living longer and the death rates from cancer and heart disease are at a record low, rates of obesity and diabetes are increasing sharply.

The report also found children in particular are not eating the recommended amount of vegetables and are drinking too much soft drink.

NSW Health Minister John Hatzistergos says he is concerned by the report's findings.

"We also have a situation where in 2005 around 50 per cent of the adult population were either overweight or obese," he said.

"So we have to continue to reinforce messages about having both a healthy food intake and a healthy exercise regime, so we can have a balanced lifestyle, good quality of life and a long life expectancy."

Obesity in New South Wales

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Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,815 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Diabetes, obesity rates increasing in New South Wales Diabetes, obesity rates increasing: report The New South Wales Government says there is no room for complacency following the release of a report on the state's health. The chief health officer's report found that while people are living longer and the death rates from cancer and heart disease are at a record low, rates of obesity and diabetes are increasing sharply. The report also found children in particular are not eating the recommended amount of vegetables and are drinking too much soft drink. NSW Health Minister John Hatzistergos says he is concerned by the report's findings. "We also have a situation where in 2005 around 50 per cent of the adult population were either overweight or obese," he said. "So we have to continue to reinforce messages about having both a healthy food intake and a healthy exercise regime, so we can have a balanced lifestyle, good quality of life and a long life expectancy." Obesity in New South Wales __________________