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  1. Balancing energy in and energy out

    A kilojoule is a unit of measure of energy, in the same way that kilometres measure distance.

  2. Disability - managing underweight

    There are a number of ways that a person with a disability can successfully avoid unwanted weight loss.

  3. 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.

  4. Growth and development - primary school children

    Always see your doctor if you are concerned about your child's growth or weight

  5. 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.

  6. Weight loss - a healthy approach

    Crash dieting makes you gain more weight in the long run because it lowers your metabolism.

  7. Running and jogging - health benefits

    Running helps build strong bones, strengthens muscles and helps maintain a healthy weight.

  8. Deep vein thrombosis

    Long international flights are suspected of contributing to deep vein thrombosis in susceptible people.

  9. Dietitian

    Dietitians provide information and advice about food and nutrition.

  10. Body mass index (BMI)

    Body mass index or BMI is an approximate measure of your total body fat.

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