Obesity

Ron Dunham is the Chief executive of Lakes District Health and is also Chair of the National Chief Executives Group. Audio

Dr Chris Smith of The Naked Scientists brings us the latest science news. This week, getting damaged spinal nerves to regrow in rats, and a possible way to screen for obesity. Audio

The government is rolling out a plan to tackle obesity and other health problems. But public health experts are skeptical about whether it will work. Otago University Associate Professor of Public… Audio

Burger King has announced it is scrapping television advertising aimed at children and has stopped including children's toys with their meals. Audio

Boyd Swinburn is a professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health at the University of Auckland. Audio

Under pressure to make inroads on obesity, the government today launches its flagship programme to prevent New Zealand becoming the fattest nation on earth. Audio

A flagship government programme designed to combat soaring obesity rates and other major health problems begins today. Audio

Dr Riz Firestone on taking a fresh approach to health interventions that she hopes will reduce obesity among Pacific people. Dr Firestone is a Pacific Health Research Fellow at Massey University. Audio

As New Zealand balloons towards becoming the fattest nation on earth, it looks unlikely that the Gvernment is going to nswer a call to fund much more weight loss surgery. Audio

Robyn Toomath is Clinical Director of Internal Medicine at Auckland Hospital and has been outspoken in the fight against obesity. Audio

A weight loss surgeon says New Zealand will become the fattest nation on earth within five years. Audio

A weight loss surgeon says New Zealand is on course to become the fattest nation on earth within five years. Audio

A weight loss surgeon says New Zealand is on course to become the fattest nation on earth within five years. Audio

How the city of Berkeley in California fought 'Big Soda' and won, with a new tax on sugary drinks. With Sara Soka, Campaign Manager of Berkeley vs. Big Soda. Audio

Professor Sir Peter Gluckman is the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor. Audio

It's the biggest pandemic the globe's seen, according to Professor Sir Stephen Bloom. He links obesity back to human evolution and has a couple of solutions that might be able to trim our waistline… Audio

Sarah Boseley looks at the global obesity problem and what is being done about it in her new book 'The Shape We're In: How Junk Food and Diets Are Shortening Our Lives'. Audio

Sugar is linked to a number of health issues, from diabetes to heart disease, and is found in large quantities in many kinds of foods Audio

Liggins Institute paediatrician Paul Hofman discusses childhood obesity and how exercise during pregnancy could help break the obesity cycle Audio