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Alexander James Cresswell in obesitymatters

Feb 9, 2017

Obesity: A Global Epidemic

If you believe that obesity is a problem of the developed world, think again. This global pandemic is also prevalent in developing nations that are undergoing rapid economic development (1).

Ramesh Arasu in obesitymatters

Feb 10, 2017

Meat Flaps: Contributing toward Obesity In The Pacific Islands

The sale of flap meat from Australia and New Zealand to the Pacific Islands represents one example of the link between obesity and socioeconomic status. ‘Flap meat’ refers to a particular cut of animal meat that lies…

Alexander James Cresswell in obesitymatters

Feb 25, 2017

The Double Burden of Disease: Gambia

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among developing countries have been increasing at an alarming rate. The increase in trend is due to increased access to high energy, high fat foods and drink, along with the continued prevalence of infectious diseases such as…

Alexander James Cresswell in obesitymatters

Feb 19, 2017

Obesity in the developing world

It’s 9 o’clock at night. Jenny walks into the supermarket, and heads straight to the frozen foods aisle. She grabs 8 frozen pizzas. There are only Hawaiian ones left, which James hates, and Harley will pick all the pineapple off them, but they’ll just have to deal with it…

Ramesh Arasu in obesitymatters

Feb 19, 2017

Fat Shaming

Ever heard that anecdote about ‘that friend’ who was constantly bullied about being fat in high school but eventually pulled it together, started hitting the gym and now is in great shape, has a supremely attractive partner, and is winning at life all around? It’s a great story, where an underdog undergoes…

Ramesh Arasu in obesitymatters

Feb 25, 2017

Food Education

27.4% of Australian children are overweight, and this may be attributed to several lifestyle factors including a lack of exercise…

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