The potential of food regulation as a policy instrument for obesity prevention in developing
countries

The potential of food regulation as a policy instrument for obesity prevention in developing
countries

This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the recent obesity prevention–related
food policies initiated in countries worldwide. We searched and reviewed relevant research …

This chapter contains sections titled: Summary and recommendations for research and
practice Introduction Access to food, poverty and childhood obesity Rising food prices and …

There is global interest in using multisectoral policy approaches to improve diets, and
reduce obesity and non‐communicable disease. However, there has been ad hoc …

The principal nutritional problems of developed economies are related to the excessive and
unbalanced intake of energy and nutrients. During the 20th century, as economies improved …

This review article discusses recent literature on the role of regulation in the management
and prevention of obesity. Specifically, the article examines regulation in five domains …

A complex regulatory package is likely to be necessary to effectively reduce obesity
prevalence in developed countries. This study investigated the barriers and facilitators to …

The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide (Figure 1), including in some developing
countries with previously very low prevalences (WHO, 1998). The result of chronic positive …

In 12 J uly 2012, the C hilean S enate approved the L aw of F ood L abeling and A
dvertising, resulting from the joint efforts of a group of health professionals, researchers and …