Aussies resolve to lose weight
January 8, 2013
MOST Australian women aged
between 18 and 24 have resolved
to eat better in 2013, according to
the Young Women’s Nutritional
Survey released this week.
Commissioned by the Dietitians
Association of Australia, the survey
found that 68% of 18-24 year olds
have resolved to eat healthier in 2013
and 42% are hoping to lose weight.
Interestingly, the same survey
conducted at the beginning of 2012
revealed a similar commitment to
health throughout the 12 months
to 2013.
Meanwhile the 2013 report also
found that almost two in three
young women tried to lose weight
in the year prior to the survey, and
just over a quarter (28%) said the
process of trying to lose weight is
an ongoing one for them.
“The survey found many young
women lack the time or willpower
to stick to their best intentions,
with the time involved in preparing
a nutritious meal and the
temptations of take-away foods,
snacks and sugary treats the main
barriers to eating well,” said DAA
spokesperson and practicing
dietitian, Melanie McGrice.
“Sadly, many young women fall
down by setting their goals too
high, and then give up when they
can't reach those goals,” she added.
As such, instead of “quick fix”
dietary measures, the DAA has
recommended making small
changes and aiming at a “realistic
and sustainable weight loss of
around 2-4kg a month”.
Other DAA tips for realistic weight
loss and healthy living include
eating breakfast daily, cooking
healthy meals at home, filling up on
vegetables, packing lunch and
snacks to take to work, being
portion aware, enjoying treats in
moderation, and keeping a food
diary.
The comments come in the lead
up to the DAA’s Australia's Healthy
Weight Week campaign (20 to 27
January), see
www.healthyweightweek.com.au.
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