Abstract
The increasing rates of obesity within Australia present a challenge for healthcare professionals from all disciplines working in the health system. Current statistics indicate that 63% of adults are outside of the normal weight range, with 35% overweight and 28% obese (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2012).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 28-31 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 2017 |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |