Citation
(2008), "Obesity: The Public Health Time Bomb!", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 38 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2008.01738aac.006
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Obesity: The Public Health Time Bomb!
Obesity: The Public Health Time Bomb!
National Obesity Forum, The Royal College of Physicians, London, 15-16 October 2007
Presentations included:
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Keynote address – Prof Philip James.
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Tackling and preventing obesity: the mend programme – Paul Sacher.
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NICE guidance – Can commercial dietary approaches take the pressure off the NHS? – Lyndel Costain.
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Obesity: The case for broadening the access to effective treatment options – Dr Nick Finer.
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Obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome – Prof Adam Balen.
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Obesity and liver – Dr Nimanth DeAlwis.
There was also a debate on whether the government was capable of handling the obesity epidemic. The event was attended by doctors, dietitians, personal trainers, nurses and companies producing products. There was also a small exhibition of products and medications related to assisting obese individuals. The National Obesity Forum is the trading name for the charity.
Information is available on the website www.nationalobesityforum.org.uk