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This is a new area which has attracted attention
recently because of the dramatic increase in the prevalence of obesity. However,
it is an area often overlooked by the medical profession. Moreover, it should be
a priority in governmental programs and health institutions. There are many ways
to achieve prevention:
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Carrying out information campaigns towards
the general audience, through the radio, TV or other media. The general
population should be educated about the risks of obesity, which are as
serious as the risks of smoking or alcoholism. One should insist on the
basic rules of eating, such as those explained in the chapter " diet " of
this website. |
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Developing an education plan in schools
according to the same principles. In the US for example, research on
obesity prevention among those at high risk is best exemplified in studies
on obesity intervention for children. Groups of students at risk have been
identified, and volunteers have been enrolled for several years in a
program of eating education, adapted physical activities etc. However,
there is a poor coordination on a national scale in the US, so that
obesity is still a heavy burden. One did not observe more efficiency in
Europe. |
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Act on collective eating communities like
school canteens in order that food should be balanced and advice
given. |
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Act on the city environment to promote
physical activities : for example, limiting the access to escalators. Our
transportation system is mainly designed for automobiles, whereas priority
should be given to transportation on foot or by bicycle. Improve access to
physical activity and reward it. |
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Promoting active research on public health
and epidemiology, particularly concerning obesity among
children. |
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Some advise stronger measures, and one can
fear that the "epidemic" evolution of obesity in industrialized countries
will prove them right:
- Improving the quality of food supply: a
regulation should be put in place so that all food packaging specifies
calorie density, fat content, or sugar content.
- Controlling
advertising or combine commercials with warning messages.
- Taxation
policies have a history of use to discourage the consumption of dangerous
products, such as tobacco and alcohol. The same could be done for
high-calorie products. | | |
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