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Accounts 2023

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the World Obesity Federation, for year ending 31 December 2023.

SCOPE Sessions: Women’s health and obesity

Join us on 18 July for the first SCOPE Sessions webinar, focused on women's health and obesity.

Prof. Nick Finer

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

International Congress on Obesity (ICO) 2024

ICO 2024 takes place from 26 - 29 June in São Paulo, Brazil! Registration is now open.