Obesity
Expert on obesity
There has been a constant barrage of comment, theories and finger-pointing for many years on the topic of obesity. A new report was released at the start of the year by the Lancet Obesity Commission.
…More screentime for youngsters leads to obesity - study
Preschoolers who spend too long in front of screens are more likely to be obese, visit the doctor more often and have poorer physical motor skills.
What’s the best way of tackling diet-related disease – food labelling or sugar taxes?
Kim Hill explores the tackling diet-related disease with Prof Cliona Ni Mhurchu, Megan Tunks and Simon Kenny. Audio
The link between obesity and smell
New research out of the University of Otago suggests a strong link between a person's weight and their ability to smell, with obese people worse at detecting and discriminating between different… Audio
Big brands "turbo-charging" marketing to young people
How big brands use new digital marketing tools to create and sustain new markets for junk food, alcohol and tobacco. Professor Gerard Hastings is a renowned British marketing expert who has been a… Audio
Jeff Leach: the science of the microbiome and poo
Jeff Leach has been leading the charge on what our microbiome means for our health and wellbeing. He's the co-founder of the American Gut Project and one of those involved in the TV3 series, The Good… Audio, Gallery
Nadia Lim: double production, a book and a baby
Chef Nadia Lim had a bit of a juggle when releasing her latest book, her eighth. Her second son, River, arrived earlier than scheduled. The book is Fresh Start Feel Good and an extension of her My… Audio
Fat stigmatising
The theme of World Obesity Day this year is a drive to get rid of the stigma attached to being fat. Researchers from the University of Otago and Massey University say stigmatising fat people had a… Audio
Teau Aiturau: getting South Auckland cycling
Teau Aiturau is using his weight loss efforts to encourage more Pacific families living in South Auckland to get on a bike. Affectionately known as Mr T he set up a charitable trust, Triple Teez to… Audio
High intensity work-out warning: Richard Beddie
There's caution urged for those who are into high intensity training. Research from gym powerhouse Les Mills called for guidelines or limits on the work-outs due to the higher risk of injury. Exercise… Audio
High obesity rates "inevitable"
A three-year study has reached the conclusion that New Zealand's high rates of obesity are "inevitable". Researchers from the University of Auckland found there's here's an unrelenting bombardment of… Audio
Two million NZers expected to be obese by 2038
New research shows that on current trends, the average New Zealander will be classified as obese within 15 years. And in 20 years, the number of clinically obese people will top two million. The… Audio
Can taxes control the environmental costs of obesity?
It's widely known that New Zealand is one of the fattest nations in the world, but new research has highlighted its detrimental effects on the environment. The University of Oregon report says factors… Audio
It's a big job
Bariatric Nurse, Cecilia Westmacott from Manukau SuperClinic talks about the harsh realities people crippled by obesity face to get their lives back. Audio
Do-nut adjust your set
The media aren't always inclined to bite the brands that feed when fast food firms put a new product on the market. The makers of a new sweet treat in Auckland had the media eating out of their hands… Audio
Number of obese children in NZ drops
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in the world, but for pre-schoolers that could be changing. Audio
Your risk of disease may have been programmed before you were born
Liggins Institute Ph.D. student Jasmine Plows explores the state of current research into obesity in the womb. Audio
Energy drinks driving teen obesity - study
Teenagers' love of energy drinks is fuelling youth obesity and dental problems more than traditional sweetened drinks, new research says.
Nearly a third of adult NZers now considered obese
Obesity is still increasing with nearly a third of New Zealand's adult population now considered obese.
Hunger pangs: solving the secrets of appetite
Scientists from the University of Warwick think they've unlocked some important keys to understanding our appetite and how some foods can make you feel full more quickly than others. Audio