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Obesity in Australia is at a crisis point. Rates among children have soared in recent years, sparking a surge in early onset diabetes and heart disease. While the nation's sporting image will be enhanced by hosting next year's Asian Cup, there are also hopes that grassroots sport might be encouraged to help more young Australians to shed excess weight. From Sydney, Phil Mercer reports… Photo: Junk food sits on a table in Melbourne (Credit: Scott Barbour/Getty Images)