PSS: Exercise and Diet Re-habituation Program

Obesity has always been one of the most critical health conditions in the world. Whether it is eating disorders, lack of exercise, lack of self care, there are countless influences that lead up to conditions of overweight and obesity. This is especially found in Australia, which is known for one of the fattest and laziest populations.

In recent years he Australian government has also been promoting campaigns and initiatives to encourage the population to eat healthy and exercise healthy to reduce the risk of chronic disease in the long run. This goal is to regain a healthier Australian demographic and reduce the stresses put on healthcare.

"67.4% of adult 25 yrs and over of Australian Population is overweight, 7% higher than that in 2004 (World Health Organization 2007)"

In Country and suburban areas, it is 1.3 times more common to identify this weight increasing demographic. The rising obesity concern is most critical in Australians aged 55years and over, which a growing count that is approaching 1 million of this ageing population.

In 2004-05 or both men and women the proportion classified as overweight or obese was highest in the 55-64 year age group, with persons in this age group being twice as likely to be overweight or obese (72% of men and 58% of women aged 55-64 years) than those in the 18-24 years age group (36% of men and 28% of women).

Causes of Obesity in the 55-64 range include:
Uneducated of exercise routines (fatigue)

-Bad Diet habits or Eating Disorders

- Slowed down aging metabolism

- Lack understanding of own body

-Lack of Motivation

"Re-Active" is an Exercise and Diet Re-habituation Program Kit, which is designed as a government initiative. It revolves around a local community group, which allows people who are diagnosed as overweight or obese to be connected together and achieve lifestyle changing goals.

This Kit aims to:
• Educate in Healthy eating habits
• Promote Safe and Healthy Exercising routines
• Provide Motivation in physical exercise within a community group
• Keeping track of personal progress