Queensland obesity crisis: Ask Dr Robyn Littlewood your diet and nutrition questions

WANT to know how to improve your diet or find ways to get your kids to eat more healthily? See what our nutritionist had to say during our blog.

READERS had the chance to ask their diet and nutrition questions FREE with the Courier-Mail today.

It was revealed in The Sunday Mail that almost two-thirds of Queenslanders were overweight, and if trends continue Queensland Health estimates that within five years, 78 per cent of the state’s adult population will be overweight or obese.

Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital director Dr Robyn Littlewood answered diet and nutrition questions LIVE today in a one-hour blog from noon.

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Dr Littlewood has a Masters of Medical Science and PhD in Paediatric Nutrition.

She hopes that by taking part being able to answer questions from Queenslanders she might help some readers to start making healthier choices.

“Being overweight or obese has many health implications at any age such as heart disease and diabetes, and that simple dietary changes for the whole family can make a big difference to all,” Dr Littlewood said.

“Obesity is reversible and it is never too late to start making these changes.”