International strategies to address obesity

• DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-789x.2007.00437.x
• Publication Date: 2008-02-28T09:56:54Z
• Authors: J. O. Hill; J. C. Peters; V. A. Catenacci; H. R. Wyatt
• Keywords: Seriousness

Summary Obesity rates are increasing in most countries throughout the world. The reasons for increase complex and involve biological, behavioural environmental factors. We have unintentionally created environments that encourage over‐eating discourage physical activity. Despite recognition of seriousness obesity to public health, no interventions been effective reducing on a population basis. Reversing within populations will require addressing both individual behaviour obesogenic environment. could be reduced by treating affected individuals or preventing gradual body weights population. Success long‐term treatment is poor appears large changes made sustained. An alternative approach promote small lifestyle prevent weight populations. America On Move an initiative based promoting gain US This one strategy used other reduce rates.