Journal
CURRENT OBESITY REPORTS
Volume 4, Issue 1, Pages 1-10Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s13679-014-0134-7
Keywords
Obesity; Nutrition transition; Macronutrient composition; Energy density; Food supply; Ultra-processed food products
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- NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Obesity Policy and Food Systems [APP1041020]
- Australian Research Council Future Fellowship [DP100100295]
- National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia Senior Research Fellowship [APP100311]
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Rates of overweight and obesity have increased dramatically in all regions of the world over the last few decades. Almost all of the world's population now has ubiquitous access to low-cost, but highly-processed, energy-dense, nutrient-poor food products. These changes in the food supply, rather than decreases in physical activity, are most likely the primary driver of population weight gain and obesity. To-date, the majority of prevention efforts focus on personalised approaches targeting individuals. Population-wide food supply interventions addressing sodium and trans fat reduction have proven highly effective and comparable efforts are now required to target obesity. The evidence suggests that strategies focusing upon reducing the energy density and portion size of foods will be more effective than those targeting specific macronutrients. Government leadership, clearly specified targets, accountability and transparency will be the key to achieving the food supply changes required to address the global obesity epidemic.
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