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Food Policy Approaches to Obesity Prevention: An International Perspective

verfasst von: Qi Zhang, Shiyong Liu, Ruicui Liu, Hong Xue, Youfa Wang

Erschienen in: Current Obesity Reports | Ausgabe 2/2014

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Abstract

This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the recent obesity prevention–related food policies initiated in countries worldwide. We searched and reviewed relevant research papers and government documents, focusing on those related to dietary guidelines, food labeling, regulation of food marketing, and policies affecting food prices. We also commented on the effects and challenges of some of the related policy options. There are large variations regarding what, when, and how policies have been implemented across countries. Clearly, developed countries are leading the effort, and developing countries are starting to develop some related policies. The encouraging message is that many countries have been adopting policies that might help prevent obesity and that the support for more related initiatives is strong and continues to grow. Communicating information about these practices will help researchers, public health professionals, and policy makers around the world to take action to fight the growing epidemic of obesity and other nutrition-related diseases.

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Titel: Food Policy Approaches to Obesity Prevention: An International Perspective
verfasst von: Qi Zhang
Shiyong Liu
Ruicui Liu
Hong Xue
Youfa Wang
Publikationsdatum: 01.06.2014
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Current Obesity Reports / Ausgabe 2/2014
Elektronische ISSN: 2162-4968
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13679-014-0099-6

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