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Open AccessA systematic review of recruitment and retention of ethnic minorities and migrants in obesity prevention randomised controlled trials
Participants’ recruitment and retention into community-based interventions can be challenging, especially in research involving ethnic minorities and migrants. Despite known challenges, there are limited revie...
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Open AccessProtocol for a randomised controlled trial of a family strengthening program to prevent unhealthy weight gain among 5 to 11-year-old children from at-risk families: the Strong Families Trial
Obesity is an increasing health concern in Australia among adult and child populations alike and is often associated with other serious comorbidities. While the rise in the prevalence of childhood obesity has ...
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Open AccessUltra-processed food consumption and obesity in the Australian adult population
Rapid simultaneous increases in ultra-processed food sales and obesity prevalence have been observed worldwide, including in Australia. Consumption of ultra-processed foods by the Australian population was pre...
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Ultra-processed food consumption drives excessive free sugar intake among all age groups in Australia
To analyze the contribution of ultra-processed foods to the intake of free sugars among different age groups in Australia.
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Open AccessElucidating knowledge and beliefs about obesity and eating disorders among key stakeholders: paving the way for an integrated approach to health promotion
Understanding the knowledge and beliefs of key stakeholders is crucial in develo** effective public health interventions. Knowledge and beliefs about obesity and eating disorders (EDs) have rarely been consi...
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Prevalence and Risk of Moderate Stunting Among a Sample of Children Aged 0–24 Months in Brunei
Objectives Globally, one-fifth of the world’s children are stunted, however this statistic may be an underestimate as many countries lack comprehensive monitoring of height-for-age. Until...
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Develo** and testing evidence-based weight management in Australian pharmacies: A Healthier Life Program
Background Pharmacies represent a valuable opportunity to deliver weight management services, rather than just the routine supply of weight-loss products. In order to provide optimal serv...
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Weight management in community pharmacy: what do the experts think?
Background The increasing prevalence of obesity and overweight adults creates a significant public health burden and there is great potential for pharmacists to be involved in the provision of we...
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Managing obesity in pharmacy: the Australian experience
Objective To explore pharmacists’ opinions about the provision of weight management services in community pharmacy and their attitudes towards the establishment of an accredited training course in weight manageme...
