Overweight children
Alternative labels
Obesity in children
Journal article
Aboriginal childhood overweight and obesity: the need for Aboriginal designed and led initiatives
This paper reviews available evidence on programs and policies for obesity prevention and treatment for Aboriginal children and provides recommendations for improved outcomes.
Discussion paper
Have your say on a national obesity strategy: consultation paper
This consultation paper outlines the proposed framework and ideas for consideration to be included in a national obesity strategy. The COAG Health Council is seeking the public's views, suggestions, ideas and feedback to shape the final strategy, including what could be done to better support population groups who are unequally affected by overweight and obesity.
Evaluation
An evaluation of the school nutrition projects in the Northern Territory
The evaluation examines School Nutrition Projects in remote Indigenous schools, focusing on dietary needs, program delivery, and holiday‑period nutrition. It finds the SNP highly valued for improving children’s nutrition, attendance, engagement and community employment. Key challenges include inconsistent parental contributions, affecting financial sustainability. Recommendations address administration, operations, monitoring, community engagement and cross‑agency collaboration.
Report
Weighing in: Australia's growing obesity epidemic
This report examines the current state of the obesity epidemic in Australia, where 5.8 million people are living with obesity. It explores the health and economic costs and calls for greater national action.
Report
Government response to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee report on energy drinks and children
This document sets out the government’s response to the conclusions and recommendations in the Science and Technology Select Committee’s report Energy drinks and children.