By definition, “Obesity is a disease in which fat accumulates in the body, to the point where has an adverse effect on health,” (Core.monash.org, 2012).Despite the Government’s attempts at changing Australia’s lifestyle, obesity is the 2nd most significant issue in Australian society following closely by cancer (Medicinesaustralia.com.au, 2012). In 2008, Prof Simon Stewart, head of preventative cardiology at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute announced Australia was, officially, the fattest country in the world (Heraldsun.com.au, 2008). Our increase in sedentary behaviours, portion size, food marketing and a decrease in food costs and physical education in schools are to blame (Betterhealthvic.gov.au, 2016). Consequently, It has been estimated
