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Davidson, Kamila. "Early identification of childhood overweight and obesity: The wicked problem in Australia." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2020. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/206180/1/Kamila_Davidson_Thesis.pdf.

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This thesis investigated how to improve early identification of childhood overweight and obesity in Australia. In a series of three studies, this research applied behavioural change theory to examine determinants to assessing children’s weight status in primary health care. The recommendations provided in this thesis aim to affect policy and practice so that children can be better supported in maintaining and improving their health and wellbeing.

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Wang, Ying. "Representations of obesity in national newspapers: A comparative study between China and Australia." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2020. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/2367.

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Nearly two-thirds of Australians and up to half of all Chinese are overweight. Global obesity figures have tripled since 1975 (WHO, 2018b), which demonstrates that obesity is a major global health problem. It is critical to examine how print media represent obesity because they influence public understanding of the problem. It is also essential to determine ways to improve health journalism and health outcomes. While there is a significant body of literature that has examined representations of obesity in the Australian press through mixed approaches, there is a deficit of media research into

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Jani, Rati Kirit. "An exploratory study of child-feeding practices of Indian mothers with children aged 1-5 years residing in Australia and Mumbai, India." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2014. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/66303/4/Rati_Jani_Thesis.pdf.

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This research has taken the first step to study child-feeding practices of Indian mothers in relation to childhood obesity. It compares feeding practices of Indian mothers with children aged 1-5 years living in Australia and Mumbai. Mothers in the Australian sample were more likely to use 'positive' feeding practices hypothesized to promote healthy growth and weight status. However, mothers in both samples commonly used coercive feeding practices that potentially increase the risk of childhood obesity. These results will inform interventions designed to promote healthy weight status in this cu

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Lee, Yi-Chen. "Trends in demographic, health behaviour factors, and self-perceived weight status : influences on obesity in Australia from 1995 to 2005." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2009. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/29883/1/Yi-Chen_Lee_Thesis.pdf.

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Overweight and obesity are two of the most important emerging public health issues in our time and regarded by the World Health Organisation [WHO] (1998) as a worldwide epidemic. The prevalence of obesity in the USA is the highest in the world, and Australian obesity rates fall into second place. Currently, about 60% of Australian adults are overweight (BMI „d 25kg/m2). The socio-demographic factors associated with overweight and/or obesity have been well demonstrated, but many of the existing studies only examined these relationships at one point of time, and did not examine whether significa

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Lee, Yi-Chen. "Trends in demographic, health behaviour factors, and self-perceived weight status : influences on obesity in Australia from 1995 to 2005." Queensland University of Technology, 2009. http://eprints.qut.edu.au/29883/.

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Overweight and obesity are two of the most important emerging public health issues in our time and regarded by the World Health Organisation [WHO] (1998) as a worldwide epidemic. The prevalence of obesity in the USA is the highest in the world, and Australian obesity rates fall into second place. Currently, about 60% of Australian adults are overweight (BMI „d 25kg/m2). The socio-demographic factors associated with overweight and/or obesity have been well demonstrated, but many of the existing studies only examined these relationships at one point of time, and did not examine whether significa

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Luckner, Helene [Verfasser], and Christian [Akademischer Betreuer] Gericke. "Effective and cost-effective strategies to prevent overweight and obesity in South Australia / Helene Luckner. Betreuer: Christian Gericke." Berlin : Universitätsbibliothek der Technischen Universität Berlin, 2012. http://d-nb.info/102919257X/34.

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Roockley, Claire Ellen. "A Mixed Methods Obesity Prevention Intervention For Australian Children Aged 6-12 Years: Influence Of Parents Misperceptions About Food And Exercise On The Efficacy Of Educational Obesity Simulations." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2014. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/1419.

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Increasing numbers of Australian children are being classified as overweight or obese. Given the health complications associated with excess weight, interventions to prevent children becoming overweight are crucial. Despite literature showing that parents shape their children’s food and exercise habits, no child obesity prevention programs have directly targeted parents. Moreover, although fear appeals have been used across several health promotion areas to change attitudes and behaviours, they have not been incorporated into an obesity preventive program. This study addressed these gaps by te

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Menigoz, Karen M. "Body mass index trends among immigrants to Australia: Associations with ethnicity, length of residence, age at arrival, neighbourhood disadvantage and geographic remoteness." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2019. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/125506/1/Karen_Menigoz_Thesis.pdf.

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This thesis presents new data on the risk of obesity among immigrants to Australia. The findings show that obesity prevention efforts need to include vulnerable ethnic groups, immigrants in the early-mid settlement period, and immigrant families arriving with children and adolescents. In addition, healthier environments are needed to support healthy weight; particularly in poorer neighbourhoods and areas outside Australia's cities.

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Tatasciore, Melissa. "The effect of resistance training interventions in overweight and obese children." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2007. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/295.

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Childhood and adolescent obesity is a significant problem in Australia and it has reached alarming levels. While most studies have suggested that increased levels of physical activity, combined with improved nutrition can improve body composition and health of children who are obese or overweight, the majority of these programs have used aerobic-based interventions. Despite the abundant research on the role of which parents and schools can play in the prevention of obesity in children, the use of resistance training in youth and health promotion is a fairly new concept, and one that needs furt

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Soldi, Christopher John. "What determines weight loss behaviour and body weight satisfaction in Australia? Evidence from the HILDA survey." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2015. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/82371/1/Christopher_Soldi_Thesis.pdf.

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This thesis undertakes an empirical investigation to identify factors that influence the decision to undertake weight loss behaviour using the nationally representative HILDA dataset. Although many factors influenced the decision, the findings suggested that body weight satisfaction was the greatest determinant of weight loss dieting. This thesis therefore conducted a further empirical study to analyse the determinants of body weight satisfaction. A rank-hypothesis was found to better predict variation in body weight satisfaction levels than the absolute value of the individual's Body Mass Ind

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Liu, Wei Hong. "Feeding attitudes, practices and traditional dietary beliefs of Chinese mothers with young children in Australia : a mixed methods study." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2013. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/62157/1/Wei_Hong_Liu_Thesis.pdf.

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Background and Objectives Obesity and some dietary related diseases are emerging health problems among Chinese immigrants and their children in developed countries. These health problems are closely linked to eating habits, which are established in the early years of life. Young children’s eating habits are likely to persist into later childhood and youth. Family environment and parental feeding practices have a strong effect on young children’s eating habits. Little information is available on the early feeding practices of Chinese mothers in Australia. The aim of this study was to underst

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Karantzas, Kellie, and n/a. "An investigation of obesity and binge eating behaviour in preadolescent Australian school children." Swinburne University of Technology, 2006. http://adt.lib.swin.edu.au./public/adt-VSWT20070416.150247.

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Childhood overweight and obesity is a significant and increasing health problem both nationally and globally. Yet few interventions for preventing obesity have been successful, particularly in the long-term, suggesting that important factors are being overlooked. The aims of this thesis were to investigate (a) the prevalence of childhood overweight, obesity, and binge eating; and (b) the relationships between body weight, binge eating behaviour, and a set of physical, psychological, and psychosocial variables including parent body size, body dissatisfaction, size-related teasing experiences, i

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Karantzas, Kellie. "An investigation of obesity and binge eating behaviour in preadolescent Australian school children." Australasian Digital Thesis Program, 2006. http://adt.lib.swin.edu.au/public/adt-VSWT20070416.150247.

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Thesis (PhD) - Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, 2006.<br>Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Professional Doctorate of Psychology (Health Physiology), Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology - 2006. Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (p. 144-164).

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Lee, Ya Ping. "Effects of lupin kernel flour on satiety and features of the metabolic syndrome." University of Western Australia. School of Medicine and Pharmacology, 2008. http://theses.library.uwa.edu.au/adt-WU2008.0053.

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[Truncated abstract] Obesity is now a major public health problem worldwide. More than half the Australian population is now overweight. This is an important public health concern primarily because of the impact of overweight and obesity on risk of diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Many strategies have been proposed to fight the obesity epidemic. One possible strategy involves understanding of the role of dietary components in the control of food intake. In this regard, dietary protein and fibre appear to be the most satiating nutrients. Foods enriched in protein, replacing en

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Wang, Zaimin. "Influences Of Socioeconomic Status, Dietary Factors And Physical Activity On Overweight And Obesity Of Australian Children And Adolescents." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2004. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/15879/1/Zaimin_Wang_Thesis.pdf.

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The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity in young people is a major global public health concern, especially in developed countries. In Australia, studies in 2001 have suggested that 20% of boys and 21.5% of girls aged 7-15 years were overweight or obese, while in 1985 the figures were 10.7% and 11.8%, respectively. In the short-term, overweight and obese children and adolescents suffer from both adverse physical and psychological consequences. The most significant long-term consequence of childhood obesity is its persistence into adulthood, along with numerous associated health ri

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Wang, Zaimin. "Influences Of Socioeconomic Status, Dietary Factors And Physical Activity On Overweight And Obesity Of Australian Children And Adolescents." Queensland University of Technology, 2004. http://eprints.qut.edu.au/15879/.

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The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity in young people is a major global public health concern, especially in developed countries. In Australia, studies in 2001 have suggested that 20% of boys and 21.5% of girls aged 7-15 years were overweight or obese, while in 1985 the figures were 10.7% and 11.8%, respectively. In the short-term, overweight and obese children and adolescents suffer from both adverse physical and psychological consequences. The most significant long-term consequence of childhood obesity is its persistence into adulthood, along with numerous associated health ri

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Willer, Fiona. "A good fit: Health-oriented size acceptance and Australian dietetic practice." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2021. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/211444/1/Fiona_Willer_Thesis.pdf.

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This thesis explored the suitability of health-oriented, size-accepting approaches for use in Australian dietetics counselling with weight-concerned adults. Across three studies, this work established that such an approach has an acceptable evidence base to drive Australian dietetics practice and may be a superior method to support higher dietary quality and lower eating disorder risk when compared with weight-centric approaches.

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Anderson, Rhonda Laurelle. "Exercise and dietary behaviour change in a sample of midlife Australian women." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2008. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/18573/1/01Thesis.pdf.

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The purpose of this study was to understand the factors that encourage midlife women to make exercise and dietary changes, the prevalence of those changes, the process by which women make them, the factors that support or impede them, and how we can enhance women’s capacity to make health behaviour changes in midlife. Since the literature highlighted the importance of self-efficacy in changing health behaviour, and of health-related quality of life as a widely recognized measure of women’s mental and physical wellbeing, the study sought to understand the relationship between exercise and dieta

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Anderson, Rhonda Laurelle. "Exercise and dietary behaviour change in a sample of midlife Australian women." Queensland University of Technology, 2008. http://eprints.qut.edu.au/18573/.

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The purpose of this study was to understand the factors that encourage midlife women to make exercise and dietary changes, the prevalence of those changes, the process by which women make them, the factors that support or impede them, and how we can enhance women’s capacity to make health behaviour changes in midlife. Since the literature highlighted the importance of self-efficacy in changing health behaviour, and of health-related quality of life as a widely recognized measure of women’s mental and physical wellbeing, the study sought to understand the relationship between exercise and dieta

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Rauschert, Sebastian [Verfasser], and Berthold [Akademischer Betreuer] Koletzko. "Analysis of metabolic profiles underlying surrogates for obesity and insulin resistance in young adults from the Western Australian Pregnancy Cohort (Raine) Study / Sebastian Rauschert ; Betreuer: Berthold Koletzko." München : Universitätsbibliothek der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, 2017. http://d-nb.info/1148276297/34.

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Boswell, John. "Between facts and fictions : narrative in public deliberation on obesity." Phd thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1885/155860.

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It is now widely accepted that political actors think and talk about matters of common interest through narratives. But there has been relatively little attention on the consequences of this phenomenon for deliberative conceptions of democracy. On one hand, many of the qualities associated with narrative would tend to suggest it is a pathology of deliberation: in this sense, narrative might be seen as sensationalising and polarising issues, and manipulating and ultimately corrupting rational consideration of the facts. On the other hand, other qualities would suggest that narrative could be a

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Davies, Anna. "Challenges of healthy citizenship in an obesogenic environment." Phd thesis, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/1885/151813.

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Over the last 40 years Australia has experienced a growing prevalence of obesity. This trend carries with it an expectation that associated burdens of disease and health care costs will be incurred. Thus far, the dominant response to the growth in obesity has been to focus on individuals' personal responsibility to resist weight gain. This approach assumes that all individuals have the capacity to incorporate knowledge about health into their lives and make appropriate behavioural changes. An alternative explanation is the obesogenic environment theory, which positions individual choices withi

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Rodriguez, Lena. "‘Obesity is killing our people’: social constructions of obesity and the impact on the health and well–being of Maori and Pacific Island migrants in Australia." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/932180.

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Research Doctorate - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)<br>Despite having some of the highest figures in the world in relation to obesity-related disease and premature death from preventable illnesses, Polynesians are not responding to Western biomedical suggestions for lifestyle interventions. The reasons behind this apparent reluctance are extensively explored in this thesis. Although there is a focus on health, in particular, obesity in this population group, this thesis also highlights the interaction between class and culture in all aspects of people’s lives. The challenge of maintaining consocia

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Crawford, David Andrew. "Weight-control behaviours and beliefs of adults." Phd thesis, 1995. http://hdl.handle.net/1885/144392.

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Champion, Stephanie Louise Emma. "Social determinants of childhood overweight and obesity in South Australian families: parenting, work patterns, and gender roles." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/83225.

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Obesity in children has increased rapidly in Western countries over the past three decades. Childhood obesity is a major public health issue because it contributes to immediate health and psychosocial problems in children, as well as increased risk of adult obesity and associated chronic disease, and restricted life opportunities. Obesity represents an inequality in health as, in Western countries, it is now most common in the most disadvantaged groups. However, it is not clear how the prevalence of childhood obesity has come to be socially patterned. A relatively small body of literature prov

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Naughton, Shaan. "Dietary fats in the Australian diet and their impact on obesity, appetite and metabolism." Thesis, 2017. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/36973/.

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Obesity is a worldwide problem, and as such a large body of research has focused on potential treatments to decrease excess body weight and the associated loss of adequate metabolic health. Obesity risk is influenced by more sedentary lifestyles, higher energy intakes and greater consumption of convenience and processed foods. Worldwide evidence indicates that these factors occur as part of nutrition transitions, typified by an increase in energy density and plant derived fats, refined carbohydrates and a reduction in the variety of food consumed. It is believed that this increase in availabil

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Saha, Nipa. "Advertising to tomorrow's teens : the construction and significance of the tweenage market in Australia." Thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10453/137103.

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University of Technology Sydney. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.<br>Since the 1990s, the issue of advertising to children, especially the role of food advertising and childhood obesity, has been the subject of much debate. Advertising to tweens in the US has been well studied; however, research into Australian food marketing has yet to examine its significance for the vulnerable tweenage viewer. The Australian ‘tweenage’ market (children aged 6 to 12) consists of $10 billion in spending each year in the Australian economy, yet very little is known about the Australian tweenage market. To

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Chislett, Wai-Kwan. "Perceptions of health professionals and parents of children undergoing weight-management therapy: childhood obesity management, treatment and policy implications." Thesis, 2019. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/40724/.

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Background: Childhood obesity is a global phenomenon and public health problem. It is a chronic health condition associated with a body composition of excessive fat impacting on a child’s physical and social development. Public health initiatives addressing childhood obesity have had little success in reducing the prevalence of obesity or of returning children to a ‘normal’ BMI. Clinical guidelines recommend that health professionals from primary, secondary and tertiary settings should manage paediatric obesity. However, little is known about the current landscape of childhood obesity managem

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Kinmonth, Helen Anne. "The Social Construction of Obesity in an Australian Preventive Health Policy." Phd thesis, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/1885/101770.

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In Australia obesity is constructed by governments as a leading risk factor for major, preventable, non-communicable chronic disease. To investigate the failure of obesity policy to stop or reverse the prevalence of obesity in Australia over the last two decades calls have been made to better theorise obesity as a problem. Social constructionism is identified as a useful theoretical approach to analyse entrenched and socially complex policy problems. Based on social constructionism a Critical Social Constructionism methodology is created for use in th

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Sturgiss, Elizabeth. "Exploring the role of the general practitioner in obesity management in Australian primary care." Phd thesis, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/1885/146123.

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As obesity prevalence continues to rise, approximately one third of patients seen by Australian general practitioners (GPs) are living with obesity. General practice is the cornerstone of primary care in Australia with 85% of the population seeing a GP at least annually. The current role of the GP in obesity management focuses on care co-ordination with guidelines encouraging the referral of patients to allied health services, including dietitians and exercise physiologists. But multidisciplinary team care is not always available due to factors

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Yoong, Sze Lin. "Management of excess weight in Australian general practice patients: informing practice." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1040471.

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Research Doctorate - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)<br>Overweight and obesity are highly prevalent conditions that impose a substantial burden on the individual and the society. As the gateway to the health care system, general practice is a promising setting to deliver interventions targeting overweight and obesity. While there has been increasing discussion regarding the role of general practitioners (GPs) in weight management, only a small proportion of overweight and obese patients are offered assistance with managing their weight. The 5As framework (Ask, Assess, Advise, Assist and Arrange) is

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Zulfiqar, Tehzeeb. "Fitting in; Overweight and obesity in children of Australian Immigrants from low-and-middle-income countries." Phd thesis, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1885/201238.

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Overweight/obesity rates in children of immigrants from low-and-middle-income-countries not only eclipse rates in their origin countries, they also exceed rates in their host nation. My mixed-method research seek to understand this conundrum, to inform a more effective, and equitable prevention agenda. Using representative data from Birth cohort of the "Longitudinal Study of Australian Children", I quantified the prevalence and predictors of overweight/obesity in Australian-born children by maternal immigrant status. For the qualitative component, I interviewed immigrant mothers and their chil

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Wong, Christopher Xin Jie. "Epidemiology, pathogenesis and management of atrial fibrillation." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/98680.

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Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder. Once considered to be a benign condition, it is now known to be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The rising incidence and prevalence of atrial fibrillation has thus led to growing concern by clinicians and policymakers. In recent years, there have been marked strides in our mechanistic understanding of atrial fibrillation that, coupled with technological advances, have allowed for many new therapies. Despite the resultant explosion in research on atrial fibrillation, however, innumerable uncertainties regarding t

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Lee, Yu Qi. "The relationship between maternal nutrition, obesity or diabetes in pregnancy and offspring kidney structure and function in an Indigenous Australian population." Thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1406463.

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Research Doctorate - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)<br>According to the Barker theory and Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) hypothesis, an impaired intrauterine environment, caused by exposure to maternal insults such as poor nutrition, severe stress or illness, can exert permanent effects on the developing fetus and increase the risk of offspring developing adult-onset diseases. These include: cardiovascular disease (CVD), hypertension, obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, as well as chronic kidney disease (CKD). In animal models, maternal insults such as protein res

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Robertson, Sharon Anne. "A positive psychological approach to weight loss and maintenance in obese Australians." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/98150.

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Obesity is a global problem affecting the biopsychosocial well‐being of approximately six hundred million adults globally (WHO, 2015). To date, the deleterious effects of obesity have attracted a wide range of treatment approaches with two things in common. The first is an almost exclusive focus on pathology in an attempt to alleviate distress and dysfunction, and the second is a high rate of relapse. This has prompted scientists to explore new approaches to facilitate weight loss, to prevent weight regain, and to improve quality of life for people struggling with weight related issues. Over t

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Hollis, Jenna Louise. "Dietary intake and physical activity behaviour change for weight gain prevention in mid-age Australian women." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1045004.

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Research Doctorate - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)<br>The rising prevalence of overweight and obesity, the health and financial consequences associated with weight gain, and the modest and often unsustainable weight loss from obesity treatment interventions mean that it is now considered more effective to prevent obesity in healthy weight and overweight populations. Mid-age women (45-54 years) are at high risk of weight gain and studies indicate women will likely continue to gain weight and increase their waist circumference post menopause unless effective weight gain prevention initiatives are i

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Birbeck, David. "A qualitative investigation into body image perceptions of boys and girls aged between five and six years in South Australian schools." 2007. http://arrow.unisa.edu.au:8081/1959.8/28294.

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In recent years research has recognised that notions of body image, body image ideals and body dissatisfaction develop much earlier than was once thought. However, the growing body of evidence in this area of research is predominantly quantitative. This study was designed to engage children in the five to six year age group using qualitative methods and present their notions of body image through the looking glass of the children's own eyes. Children's voices have not often found their way into research. Concerns about their powers of communication, cognitive abilities and the ethical difficul

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Manikkam, Vasambal. "In-vitro physiological activities of peptides derived from underutilised Australian fish species." Thesis, 2016. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/32739/.

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Australian underutilised fish species, such as silver warehou (Seriollela punctata) and eastern school whiting (Sillago flindersi) as well as fish by-products may be potent sources of bioactive peptides. These species and/or their by-products are often wasted due to their poor technological and textural properties, and not acceptable for consumption by the Australian consumers. Interestingly, these fish wastes possess important nutritional value and physiological benefits, owing to their high protein content. Technological processing and the presence of endogenous enzymes in the fish mus

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