THE rate of adult overweight and obesity in Wide Bay has significantly increased over a four year period, according to a new national report.
More than 65 per cent of Wide Bay adults weighed in as overweight or obese in 2011/12, compared to around 60 per cent in 2007/08, Progress in Australian Regions shows.
Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said the new figures also highlighted a lack of sufficient exercise for many Wide Bay locals.
"The new stats show only about 48 per cent of Wide Bay adults meet the recommended physical activity guidelines," Ms Clift said.
"This is a slight improvement on 42 per cent of local adults meeting the exercise guidelines in 2007/08 - but more locals urgently need to get moving for their overall health.
More than 65 per cent of Wide Bay adults weighed in as overweight or obese in 2011/12, compared to around 60 per cent in 2007/08, Progress in Australian Regions shows.
Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said the new figures also highlighted a lack of sufficient exercise for many Wide Bay locals.
"The new stats show only about 48 per cent of Wide Bay adults meet the recommended physical activity guidelines," Ms Clift said.
"This is a slight improvement on 42 per cent of local adults meeting the exercise guidelines in 2007/08 - but more locals urgently need to get moving for their overall health.
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