OpinionScott Kara: Obesity issue? Look to parents firstJudging by the food court scene, it's no wonder NZ has an obesity problem. The people carrying those big plates of food were big and they had large kids in tow.13 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandShedding the obesity mythMartin Johnston talks to Andrew Dickson about how the weight-loss industry exploits the anxieties of the obese.06 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleWorld's expanding waistline is putting pressure on resourcesThe extra food needed to feed overweight and obese people is the same as feeding an extra billion mouths, researchers say.21 Jun 12:08 AM
New ZealandStature a better indication of a nation's wealth than GDP - researcherA person's height and body mass should be used to measure a nation's wealth and wellbeing, says a researcher. Professor Les Oxley 22 Feb 03:51 AM
New ZealandCars to fit the plus-size driversRising obesity levels mean that carmakers are having to go to elaborate lengths to accommodate supersized drivers. 22 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandToo much sitting bad news for office workers Your chances of dying before your time are increased by sitting for long periods, no matter how much you work out, according to new research.30 Sep 04:23 AM
LifestyleSome babies already obese in the wombBritish scientists have found the first direct link between the weight of a mother-to-be and that of her child.26 Sep 02:24 AM
