Healthy Weight

The number of overweight and obese South Australians has risen alarmingly in recent times, with more than half the adult population now falling into this category.

Even more worrying is that one in every four children is today in the unhealthy weight range, which places them at increased risk of health, emotional and social problems.

The implications of these trends are serious. Not just for the lives of the individuals, but also for the health system and the state’s economy.

The Eat Well Be Active Strategy is a comprehensive plan of action to foster healthy weight among South Australians over the next five years.

Healthy Weight Introductory Course

Eat Well Be Active  Healthy Weight Strategy for South Australia 2006 – 2010 Priorities Document
The Healthy Weight Priorities Document reflects on and enables future planning of the Eat Well Be Active Healthy Weight Strategy for South Australia 2006 – 2010 priority initiatives. It is not a static document; it is expected to evolve over time. This document sets out: the program logic that links individual initiatives to population level behavioural and health outcomes; evidence underpinning best practice; programs that regions should support as part of their funding commitment.

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