Weight-loss programs focused on positive behavioural changes typically include self-monitoring of diet, physical activity and body weight as a cornerstone component. The effectiveness of self-monitoring in these programs has undergone close scientific scrutiny.Many programs that aim to promote weight loss through gradual lifestyle changes incorporate behaviour-change … [Read more...] about Self-monitoring key to weight loss success
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Explainer: overweight, obese, BMI – what does it all mean?
Australians are getting fatter and there’s no dispute over how this increasing weight is affecting our health. Different methods of assessing body fat can give different interpretations of just how much excess weight a person is carrying, but all methods point in the same direction when applied over time.The most common measure of body fat and associated health risks is … [Read more...] about Explainer: overweight, obese, BMI – what does it all mean?