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News Jul 12, 24
Professor Carlos Monteiro recognised with prestigious William Philip T James Award
Carlos Monteiro was honoured at ICO2024 for his pioneering work on ultra-processed foods & NOVA classification system.
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News Press Release Jul 05, 24
Exercise snacks – a simple and effective way to avoid doing nothing?
Experts suggest "exercise snacks" -brief, intense activity bursts- could reduce sedentary time and improve fitness.
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News Press Release Jul 05, 24
The perils and opportunities of social media in accessing information on obesity
Dr Bruno Halpern explored the benefits and perils of social media in a speech at ICO2024.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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News SCOPE Jun 21, 24
SCOPE International Fellowship awarded to Dr Georgia Argyrakopoulou
Congratulations to our newest SCOPE International Fellow, Dr Georgia Argyrakopoulou, Greece.
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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.
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