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Blog Sep 23, 21
The UN Food Systems Summit: From Idealism to Realism
In the wake of COVID-19, now is the opportunity for positive and overdue change to revolutionize the global food system.
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Blog Sep 16, 21
Does obesity in childhood affect employment prospects?
New blog by World Obesity's Tim Lobstein and Margot Neveux explores whether childhood obesity impacts employment.
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Blog Sep 10, 21
Body mass index: What is it really?
A high Body Mass Index (BMI) does not necessarily mean that someone has obesity.
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News Blog Sep 01, 21
Food Systems: a policy priority for World Obesity
Advocacy on food systems is now a policy priority for World Obesity we are now taking forward in a number of ways.
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Blog Aug 24, 21
EDCs – an invisible cause of obesity
Tim Lobstein & Kelly Brownell argue a 3rd type of obesogen may be as important as physical activity & dietary patterns.
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Blog Aug 15, 21
Reflections on the National Food Strategy - will it optimise the UK’s food system for nutrition and equity?
Reflections on the UK's National Food Strategy, led by businessman and restaurateur Henry Dimbleby.
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Blog Jun 14, 21
Ultra Processed Foods - Do you know what your children are eating?
A blog by Camila Corvalan, Assistant Professor at the University of Chile on Ultra Processed Foods.
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Blog Jun 07, 21
Connecting the Dots – Momentum on Obesity at the World Health Assembly
Reflections on WHA74 and considering the implications for advancing action on obesity at future assemblies.
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News SCOPE Apr 15, 21
Interview with Dr Arya M. Sharma - Obesity Canada
An interview with Dr Arya Sharma, Professor Emeritus of Medicine, University of Alberta, Obesity Canada.
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