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I posted to ozcomments.com
Overseas researchers visiting the Green Triangle this week called on Australian governments to adopt a long-term plan for healthy eating choices similar to anti-smoking campaigns. Finnish health promotion experts Erkki Vartiainen and Tiina Laatikainen suggested Australian governments consider tougher regulations and higher “junk food” taxes that could lead to a…
March 5 2010, 2:05am | Comments »
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I posted to theborderwatch.blogspot.com
Governments weigh into obesity issues
It is pleasing to see governments tackling the weighty issue of obesity.The State Government earlier this year announced a $22.3m Obesity Prevention and Lifestyle (OPAL) trial program in six council areas, including Mount Gambier.OPAL has been designed to bring community groups and government together to help create healthy lifestyles for…
June 2 2009, 9:58am | Comments »
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