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Nearly two-thirds of Australian adults are either overweight or obese. Dieticians suspect our appetite for all things sweet is a major factor. Australians also consume an average of 26 teaspoons of sugar a day so it's little wonder why so many struggle to maintain a healthy weight.


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By Amy Chien-Yu Wang

Presented by Mayada Kordy Khalil

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Nearly two-thirds of Australian adults are either overweight or obese. Dieticians suspect our appetite for all things sweet is a major factor. Australians also consume an average of 26 teaspoons of sugar a day so it's little wonder why so many struggle to maintain a healthy weight.



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