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International study shows Australians are gaining weight

An overweight man eating his lunch
An overweight man eating his lunch Source: AAP

Over the last three decades, the average Australian man has gained 8kg in weight; the average woman has added 6kg.


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By Nick Baker, Allan Lee

Source: SBS



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Over the last three decades, the average Australian man has gained 8kg in weight; the average woman has added 6kg.



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