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- Balancing energy in and energy out
A kilojoule is a unit of measure of energy, in the same way that kilometres measure distance.
- Disability - managing underweight
There are a number of ways that a person with a disability can successfully avoid unwanted weight loss.
- Older people in hospital - Eating and drinking
In hospital, older people need to eat well and drink plenty of water for health and recovery. This is called nutrition and hydration.
- Growth and development - primary school children
Always see your doctor if you are concerned about your child's growth or weight
- Heart disease and stroke
Although blocked blood vessels can cause both coronary heart disease and some types of stroke, stroke is not the same as heart disease.
- Weight loss - a healthy approach
Crash dieting makes you gain more weight in the long run because it lowers your metabolism.
- Running and jogging - health benefits
Running helps build strong bones, strengthens muscles and helps maintain a healthy weight.
- Deep vein thrombosis
Long international flights are suspected of contributing to deep vein thrombosis in susceptible people.
- Dietitian
Dietitians provide information and advice about food and nutrition.
- Body mass index (BMI)
Body mass index or BMI is an approximate measure of your total body fat.