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Should school nurses weigh students? We asked 5 experts

Sep 11, 2024 | theconversation.com | Fron Jackson-Webb |Brett Montgomery |Clare Collins |Natasha Yates |Rachael Jefferson |Vivienne Lewis

One in four Australian children aged two to 17 are classified as above a healthy weight, based on their body mass index (or BMI, which is weight divided by height squared). The Australian College of Nursing says school nurses can play in curbing childhood obesity and preventing chronic disease by weighing and measuring school-aged children.
Is Paris 2024 really achieving its goals for gender equality?

Aug 7, 2024 | phys.org | Rachael Jefferson

The Paris Olympics has proudly proclaimed to be the first games in 128 years to offer gender equality.
Is Paris 2024 really achieving its goals for gender equality?

Aug 7, 2024 | theconversation.com | Rachael Jefferson

The Paris Olympics has proudly proclaimed to be the first games in 128 years to offer gender equality. This has been achieved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) providing an equal number of quota places for female and male athletes, while also increasing the number of women in coaching, broadcasting and sport governance roles. However, gender equality in sport is not just about the numbers – it involves dismantling systemic patriarchy piece by piece.
Is Paris 2024 really achieving its goals for gender equality?

Aug 7, 2024 | thebulletin.net.au | Rachael Jefferson |Charles Sturt

The Paris Olympics[1] has proudly proclaimed to be the first games in 128 years to offer gender equality. This has been achieved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)[2] providing an equal number of quota places for female and male athletes, while also increasing the number of women in coaching, broadcasting and sport governance roles. However, gender equality in sport is not just about the numbers – it involves dismantling systemic patriarchy piece by piece.
Is Paris 2024 really achieving its goals for gender equality?

Jul 26, 2024 | hashtag.net.au | Rachael Jefferson |Charles Sturt

The Paris Olympics has proudly proclaimed to be the first games in 128 years to offer gender equality. This has been achieved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) providing an equal number of quota places for female and male athletes, while also increasing the number of women in coaching, broadcasting and sport governance roles. However, gender equality in sport is not just about the numbers – it involves dismantling systemic patriarchy piece by piece.
NZ gymnasts can now wear shorts over their leotards - why is this a big deal for female athletes?

Apr 11, 2024 | dailybulletin.com.au | Rachael Jefferson |Charles Sturt

Recent changes in New Zealand sporting dress codes have led to a collective sigh of relief in women’s gymnastics. No longer will competitive gymnasts be penalised for accidentally revealing their underwear while performing. Indeed, Gymnastics New Zealand (GNZ) has finally modernised its uniform rules, allowing girls and women to wear shorts or leggings over their leotards – just like their male counterparts.
NZ gymnasts can now wear shorts over their leotards - why is this a big deal for female athletes?

Apr 8, 2024 | theconversation.com | Rachael Jefferson

Recent changes in New Zealand sporting dress codes have led to a collective sigh of relief in women’s gymnastics. No longer will competitive gymnasts be penalised for accidentally revealing their underwear while performing. Indeed, Gymnastics New Zealand (GNZ) has finally modernised its uniform rules, allowing girls and women to wear shorts or leggings over their leotards – just like their male counterparts.
BMI can’t tell us if we’re healthy

Sep 11, 2023 | kashmirvision.in | Rachael Jefferson

KV News Text Size Print This Page By: Rachael JeffersonWe’ve known for some time the body mass index (BMI) is an inaccurate measuring stick for assessing someone’s weight and associated health.
The body mass index can’t tell us if we’re healthy. Here’s what we should use instead

Sep 10, 2023 | theconversation.com | Rachael Jefferson

We’ve known for some time the body mass index (BMI) is an inaccurate measuring stick for assessing someone’s weight and associated health. But it continues to be the go-to tool for medical doctors, population researchers and personal trainers. Why is such an imperfect tool still being used, and what should we use instead? Read more: Is BMI a good way to tell if my weight is healthy? We asked five experts First, what is BMI?