Ultra-processed foods are dominating global diets, pushing healthier options aside and increasing chronic disease risks. Prof. Carlos Monteiro at #ICO2024 calls for urgent tobacco-style regulations like warning labels and advertising bans. 🌍🍎 ➡️ worldobesity.org/news/ultra-pro…

This #WorldObesityDay ⭕, as we seek to strengthen international cohesion in the field of obesity, we welcomed four dynamic organisations working in obesity research, advocacy and more. ➡️ Read more: worldobesity.org/news/world-obe…

A huge thank you to our amazing faculty and our Past President Louise Baur for chairing yesterday’s #SCOPESchool at #IFSO2024 in Melbourne! 🙌 Incredible presentations and engaging questions from our #SCOPE users made it a fantastic day! 🌟 ➡️ worldobesity.org/training-and-e…

Miss out on our #WorldObesityDay ⭕️ webinar, 'Obesity and Youth: Young people catalysing change'? 🤔 You can catch up with our webinar now, hosted alongside Global Obesity Coalition partners World Obesity, UNICEF and World Health Organization (WHO) 📢 👀📺 youtube.com/watch?v=rRgW91…

While poor dietary patterns and lack of physical activity are commonly blamed for the modern obesity epidemic, Tim Lobstein and Kelly Brownell argue that a third type of obesogen may be equally important, and is much harder to avoid. ➡️ Read more: worldobesity.org/news/edcs-an-i…

Governments have a lot of work to do to support people living with obesity. And they also have a lot to gain from it. ❗ Learn more from our study on the economic impact of obesity. ➡️ Read it here: worldobesity.org/news/economic-…

Have you seen our #MeetOurMembers series? 🤔 MASO is addressing #obesity in Malaysia through research 🌍, conferences 🎫, policy collaboration 📚 and more. Learn more about MASO on our website. ➡️ Read it here: worldobesity.org/news/meet-our-…

Addressing obesity effectively can improve health outcomes significantly and help meet global targets for NCDs. This is crucial for ensuring better health for future generations. ➡️ Find out more in our World Obesity #Atlas2024: worldobesityday.org/resources#atlas #WorldObesityDay ⭕

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released guidelines 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…

Using data from the World Obesity #Atlas2023, and the World Health Organization (WHO) European Regional Obesity Report 2022, the Zagreb Declaration was developed which sets out a political roadmap for reversing the rapid rise of childhood obesity. ➡️ Read more: who.int/europe/news/it…

A study, published in our journal 'Obesity Reviews', addresses the issue of weight stigma experienced by patients with obesity in healthcare. The study identifies three main themes: 1️⃣ Communication 2️⃣ Impact on care provision 3️⃣ Systemic barriers ➡️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ob…

📅We have released the #UNGA79 calendar with NCD-relevant events 👉pulse.ly/oh53ydk4sl 🟢The calendar is updated regularly. 👀Don't see your event on the list? 🔗Submit it to us using the form available on the page & we will include it in the next edition of the calendar.

A recent study, published in our journal ‘Obesity Reviews’, has unveiled a series of actionable strategies aimed at reducing weight bias in qualitative research interviews. ➡️ Find out more: worldobesity.org/news/new-resea… #EndWeightStigma #StopWeightBias

We need more investment and political prioritisation of obesity monitoring and surveillance so that governments and policymakers around the world can better keep track of progress. ➡️ Read our blog, by our Data & Evidence team, on our website now: worldobesity.org/news/obesity-m…

#SCOPE is the only internationally-recognised certification in obesity management, equipping health professionals with up to date, evidence-based obesity management resources, to better treat their patients. 👨‍⚕️ ➡️ Find out more about SCOPE today: worldobesity.org/training-and-e…

❗ Weight stigma is a critical issue affecting individuals globally, leading to discrimination and negative health impacts. 🔗 Learn more about our efforts to address weight stigma, the consequences and the drivers, by visiting our website: worldobesity.org/what-we-do/our…

An editorial was 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

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

This #WorldObesityDay ⭕️, our CEO Johanna Ralston and President-Elect Dr. Simón Barquera joined kent buse of the The George Institute for Global Health in the The BMJ to highlight the need to talk about obesity differently. 🗣️ ➡️ Read it here: bmj.com/content/384/bm… #LetsTalk #ObesityAnd #WOD2024

❗️ Weight stigma has been identified as a social determinant of health that is a barrier to health equity. It leads to systemic disadvantages, inequities, numerous adverse health consequences and discrimination – making it a human rights issue. ➡️ worldobesity.org/news/the-impac…