Happell's research given weight by Dietitians Association
Published on 21 January, 2011
CQUniversity Professor Brenda Happell is pleased to see her research findings being promoted by the Dietitians Association of Australia, as part of Australia's Healthy Weight Week (Jan 23-30).
The Association has mentioned a recent research study that Professor Happell was involved in - Implications of excess weight on mental wellbeing, published in Australian Health Review 2010 - in one of its media releases for Healthy Weight Week.
Based on data from more than 1200 volunteers, the study found that middle-aged Australians carrying excess weight are more likely to be anxious and depressed than their healthy-weight counterparts.
The Association media release reports that obese participants, who were aged 45 to 54 years, were more likely to report that emotional problems had affected their work or social activities, and were less likely to have felt calm and peaceful in the month prior to the study, compared with normal weight and overweight participants.
Health Weight Week aims to promote how being a healthy weight helps people live life to the full.
For more information visit http://www.healthyweightweek.com.au/
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