Is Physical Activity Necessary For Losing Weight?

If there is an Olympic event for being overweight, then Australia all around could well be the gold champion!

A 2008 Report entitled “Australia’s Future Fat Bomb” identified that 26% of Australians are clinically obese (Body Mass Index >30 i.e. significantly obese.) The US came to a little behind at 25%. The Record also showed that 7 out of 10 middle-aged guys, and 6 out of 10 middle-aged women are obese (i.e. BMI >25.) This truly is an epidemic!

According to the Report Summary… “Fortunately, weight reduction can be achieved through lifestyle changes for example increased physical activity and dietary modifications.”

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