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Psychology of food, eating, weight and body image

International research is clear that for many of the wealthier countries around the world, the number of people at a higher weight has reached, or at the very least is close to reaching, the highest level it has ever been. While the current research is showing somewhat of a levelling off of this rising trend [...]

By |2013-07-22T14:58:42+10:00July 22nd, 2013|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing|Tags: , , , , , |3 Comments

Bigorexia- School boys suffer from the Adonis complex

Schoolboys wanting a hit of the latest bulk-building product or pill need not travel far. At The Scots College, in Sydney's east, protein powders are supplied by teachers to adolescent athletes in the school gym. A sponsor of the school's rugby sevens tournament is Ultimate Sports Nutrition, whose products include ''hardcore'' anabolics, meal replacements and [...]

A weighty issue

A weighty issue…   Last week there was a call from prominent Australian doctor for schools to include students’ Body Mass Index (BMI) scores on their report cards.   The idea behind this is to “stimulate discussion” between parents, teachers and – presumably – kids about their health and in particular, their weight.   I [...]

By |2012-12-11T00:29:17+11:00December 7th, 2012|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Society & Culture|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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