University of Melbourne and Austin Health professor Joseph Proietto said tha:
"The view that obesity is genetic is controversial, however, the evidence is very strongly stated that there is a genetic predisposition to obesity."
Though, Sydney University Obesity Researche Director, Doctor Nick Fuller said, claiming that obesity is caused by genetic will make this issue worse.
" Eventhough we are finding more and more genes that contribute to obesity but genetics are not the reason for the increase in prevalance of obesity." He added.
He further mention that weight loss should happen slowly not loosing weight all of the sudden. And Helene Jagdon is the living proof of Dr. Nick Fuller's strategy.
The Melbourne-based genetic interpretation company my-DNA, Director, Lior Rauchberger said that testing our DNA could be one of the solutions to obesity. Because it is the result from specific genetic make up of that person that will provide a report about that person's weight, appetite, and how fat is store in the body. So we can personalized what kind of food, either be high protein, low fat diet, or Mediterranean style for that particular person to help them loose weight.
University of New South Wales head of Phamacology Professor Margaret Morris said that "Since 1960s, over 30% of Australian children are overweight or obese, while at the same time, pregnant women are also either overweight or obese, which is a new incident that have never seen for the last two generations."
Barker IDI Hearts and Diabetes Institute Associate Professor Jonathan Shaw said that his study over the last decade show Australian waistline has increase to 5.3 cm, so as the average obesity index changed. And if this trend keeps continuing for the next two decades, more and more people will either be overweight or obese and might have diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
The Mckinsey Global Institute's statistic suggests that over the next decade, half of Australia's population will be obese. And if this trend keeps continuing for the next two decades, more and more people will either be overweight or obese and might have diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Therefore, Professor Joseph Proietto said that it is time to pay attention to our health. He adds that we should avoid not to expose children to sugary foods or drinks.
Dr. Jonathan Shaw also said that it is time to have a legislation to deal with obesity by pricing foods so that those healthy foods are cheap and easily accessible.
However, Dr. Magaret Morris said that no matter what stage of their life or their genes be, people can still make change to make them healthier by taking healthy foods and exercises.
Listen to my-DNA Director Doctor Lior Rauchberger full interview here
