OBESITY Obesity is a condition in which a person's weight is more than 20% higher than what is recommended for their height. It occurs when there is an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure. In other words, you consume more calories than you can use in your daily activities. Lipids are a major cause of obesity and can be found in foods such as margarine, cream, whole milk, eggs and avocadoes. Foods containing fats and …showed first 75 words of 1215 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1215 total…combine healthy eating, regular exercise and a heap of motivation and you will be well on your way to a healthier lifestyle in no time! (1187 words) REFERENCES: 1.Australian Bureau of Statistics www.abs.gov.au 2.National Heart Foundation www.heartfoundation.com.au 3.Nutrition Australia www.nutritionaustalia.org 4.Australian Department of Health and Aged Care www.health.gov.au 5.Better Health www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au 6.PhysGuide www.dhac.gov.au/pubhlth/publicat/document/physguide.pdf