News
News Press Release Jun 27, 24
Ultra-processed foods are ‘pushing aside’ all other food groups to dominate global diets
In a presentation at ICO 2024, Professor Carlos Monteiro highlights the dangers UPFs represent to global health.
View More
News Press Release Jun 27, 24
Almost half of Brazilian adults will be living with obesity within 20 years
Study suggests 48% of Brazilian adults will be living with obesity by 2044, with a further 27% living with overweight.
View More
News Member news Jun 27, 24
Finnish advocacy group Terve Paino joins World Obesity Federation
The main goal of Terve Paino is to advocate for laws and regulations that promote a healthier food environment.
View More
News Jun 24, 24
Food insecurity during pregnancy linked to increased obesity and poor diet quality, study suggests
Food insecurity during pregnancy linked to higher obesity rates & poorer diet quality in high-income countries.
View More
News SCOPE Jun 21, 24
SCOPE International Fellowship awarded to Dr Georgia Argyrakopoulou
Congratulations to our newest SCOPE International Fellow, Dr Georgia Argyrakopoulou, Greece.
View More
News Policy & Advocacy Jun 03, 24
World Obesity at the 77th World Health Assembly
The World Obesity team joined our members and fellow health organisations at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
View More
News SCOPE May 30, 24
SCOPE National Fellowship awarded to Dr Franklin Abalos
Congratulations to Dr Abalos for receiving the SCOPE National Fellowship Award.
View More
News May 30, 24
Lived experiences of obesity heard in WHO Symposium
Individuals from World Obesity Federation’s network of lived experience advocates participated in a WHO Symposium.
View More
News May 30, 24
World Obesity participates in the European Congress on Obesity
ECO 2024 delivered leading research and knowledge from experts all over the world this May.
View More