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World Obesity

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The World Obesity Federation is a not-for-profit devoted to addressing the global #obesity burden. Sign up for news: https://t.co/HLAkmXrx3P

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'If we want to address the current obesity pandemic, there is a need to dramatically decrease the consumption of Ultra-Processed foods (UPF)'.

A blog on UPF is available from Camila Corvalan, University of Chile, on our website.

➡️ Read it here: worldobesity.org/news/ultra-pro…

'If we want to address the current obesity pandemic, there is a need to dramatically decrease the consumption of Ultra-Processed foods (UPF)'. A blog on UPF is available from Camila Corvalan, University of Chile, on our website. ➡️ Read it here: worldobesity.org/news/ultra-pro…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) which recommends against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

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The @WHO has released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) which recommends against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). ➡️ Read more: worldobesity.org/news/new-who-g…
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Our report, released in September 2022, reveals that:

🔹 Economic cost of overweight and obesity is set to reach 3.3% of global GDP by 2060
🔹 US$2.2 trillion could be saved annually if overweight and obesity prevalence remained at 2019 levels.

➡️ worldobesity.org/news/economic-…

Our report, released in September 2022, reveals that: 🔹 Economic cost of overweight and obesity is set to reach 3.3% of global GDP by 2060 🔹 US$2.2 trillion could be saved annually if overweight and obesity prevalence remained at 2019 levels. ➡️ worldobesity.org/news/economic-…
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Our latest study, released for ⭕, predicts that more than half of the global population will be living with overweight and obesity within 12 years if support does not improve.

➡️ Read it here: worldobesity.org/resources/reso…

Our latest #WorldObesityAtlas2023 study, released for #WorldObesityDay ⭕, predicts that more than half of the global population will be living with overweight and obesity within 12 years if support does not improve. ➡️ Read it here: worldobesity.org/resources/reso…
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An editorial was recently published in our journal, Pediatric Obesity, addressing the importance of using people-first language in childhood overweight and obesity.

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An editorial was recently published in our journal, Pediatric Obesity, addressing the importance of using people-first language in childhood overweight and obesity. ➡️ Find out more: worldobesity.org/news/championi… #PeopleFirst
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We publish four scientific journals featuring the most up to date and cutting-edge research in the field of .

Free content from each journal is available to read each month.

➡️ Find out more here: worldobesity.org/resources/jour…

We publish four scientific journals featuring the most up to date and cutting-edge research in the field of #obesity. Free content from each journal is available to read each month. ➡️ Find out more here: worldobesity.org/resources/jour…
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A new algorithm may help researchers combine child obesity prevalence levels from reports using IOTF & World Health Organization (WHO) definitions.

📖 Read the blog by Dr Tim Lobstein, 'Defining child obesity: a new step forward', on our website.

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A new algorithm may help researchers combine child obesity prevalence levels from reports using IOTF & @WHO definitions. 📖 Read the blog by Dr Tim Lobstein, 'Defining child obesity: a new step forward', on our website. ➡️ worldobesity.org/news/defining-…
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Are you interested in viewing obesity prevalence around the world? 🤔

View our interactive globes on the . These maps are under constant revision, so keep an eye on our site for updates!

➡️ data.worldobesity.org

Are you interested in viewing obesity prevalence around the world? 🤔 View our interactive globes on the #GlobalObesityObservatory. These maps are under constant revision, so keep an eye on our site for updates! ➡️ data.worldobesity.org
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Top 6 barriers to treatment: inadequate finance, lack of obesity training, obesity not recognised as a disease, lack of specialist teams, lack of public awareness & the obesogenic environment.

🚨 isn’t possible without addressing these!

Top 6 barriers to #obesity treatment: inadequate finance, lack of obesity training, obesity not recognised as a disease, lack of specialist teams, lack of public awareness & the obesogenic environment. 🚨 #UHC isn’t possible without addressing these! #HealthforAll
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The experiences of adolescents living with severe obesity participating in were explored in a recent study. The overall conclusions indicate that adolescents would recommend MRT to other teenagers who carry extra weight.

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The experiences of adolescents living with severe obesity participating in #MRT were explored in a recent study. The overall conclusions indicate that adolescents would recommend MRT to other teenagers who carry extra weight. ➡️ Find out more: worldobesity.org/news/adolescen…
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Over the past year, great strides have been made by international agencies such as World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and Food and Agriculture Organization in supporting the implementation of evidence-based policies relating to obesity and children's health.

➡️ Find out more: worldobesity.org/news/internati…

Over the past year, great strides have been made by international agencies such as @WHO, @UNICEF and @FAO in supporting the implementation of evidence-based policies relating to obesity and children's health. ➡️ Find out more: worldobesity.org/news/internati…
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Following our Annual General Meeting held on 12 July 2023, we were thrilled to welcome two lived experience representatives to our Board of Trustees - Ogweno Stephen and Amber Huett-Garcia.

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Following our Annual General Meeting held on 12 July 2023, we were thrilled to welcome two lived experience representatives to our Board of Trustees - Ogweno Stephen and Amber Huett-Garcia. ➡️ Find out more: worldobesity.org/news/world-obe…
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🌍 Weight stigma is a global health and human rights issue that hinders health promotion efforts worldwide.

It leads to systemic disadvantages and adverse health consequences.

➡️ Read our latest position statement in : onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

🌍 Weight stigma is a global health and human rights issue that hinders health promotion efforts worldwide. It leads to systemic disadvantages and adverse health consequences. #EndWeightStigma ➡️ Read our latest position statement in #ObesityReviews: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…
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A high Body Mass Index (BMI) does not necessarily mean that someone has obesity. Obesity is a complex, relapsing, multifactorial disease - a diagnosis of which must be conducted by a trained HCP, in a medical setting.

But what is BMI, really? 🤔

➡️ worldobesity.org/news/body-mass…

A high Body Mass Index (BMI) does not necessarily mean that someone has obesity. Obesity is a complex, relapsing, multifactorial disease - a diagnosis of which must be conducted by a trained HCP, in a medical setting. But what is BMI, really? 🤔 ➡️ worldobesity.org/news/body-mass…
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We are proud to support a coalition of healthcare professionals and advocates in their commitment to launch a new Middle East and North African Association of Obesity this year. 🎉

➡️ Read their statement here: worldobesity.org/news/world-obe…

We are proud to support a coalition of #MENA healthcare professionals and advocates in their commitment to launch a new Middle East and North African Association of Obesity this year. 🎉 ➡️ Read their statement here: worldobesity.org/news/world-obe…
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We pay tribute to Professor Philip James - a pioneer of clinical nutrition & obesity research, creating the IOTF, as well as serving as president of IASO 2010-2014 - when they merged to form the World Obesity.

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We pay tribute to Professor Philip James - a pioneer of clinical nutrition & obesity research, creating the IOTF, as well as serving as president of IASO 2010-2014 - when they merged to form the World Obesity. ➡️ worldobesity.org/news/rememberi…
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Have you seen our ? 🤔📸

Our Image Bank forms a gallery of free-to-use images to ensure accurate, non-biased, and respectful images are widely available worldwide.

➡️ Find it here: worldobesity.org/resources/imag…

Have you seen our #ImageBank? 🤔📸 Our Image Bank forms a gallery of free-to-use images to ensure accurate, non-biased, and respectful images are widely available worldwide. ➡️ Find it here: worldobesity.org/resources/imag… #EndWeightStigma #PeopleFirst
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📅 Register now for in São Paulo 🇧🇷 and secure the early bird fee. You can find all the information about our upcoming conference - including our awards.

📢 Abstracts submissions are also now open.

➡️ Register and find out more here: icocongress2024.com/ingles/index.p…

📅 Register now for #ICO2024 in São Paulo 🇧🇷 and secure the early bird fee. You can find all the information about our upcoming conference - including our awards. 📢 Abstracts submissions are also now open. ➡️ Register and find out more here: icocongress2024.com/ingles/index.p…
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We have policy dossiers covering , Digital Marketing, Front of Pack labelling, COVID-19, Food Systems, Physical Activity and much more!

Interested in finding out more? 🤔

➡️ You can find all our policy dossiers here: worldobesity.org/resources/poli…

We have policy dossiers covering #SSBTaxes, Digital Marketing, Front of Pack labelling, COVID-19, Food Systems, Physical Activity and much more! Interested in finding out more? 🤔 ➡️ You can find all our policy dossiers here: worldobesity.org/resources/poli…
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📢 We are delighted to announce our involvement in a new EU Horizon-funded project - Obesity: Biological, Socio-Cultural, and Environmental Risk Trajectories (OBCT).

➡️ Find out more here: worldobesity.org/news/new-eu-ho…

📢 We are delighted to announce our involvement in a new EU Horizon-funded project - Obesity: Biological, Socio-Cultural, and Environmental Risk Trajectories (OBCT). ➡️ Find out more here: worldobesity.org/news/new-eu-ho…
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