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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Obesity prevalence remains high globally, with limited success in reversing epidemics.
  • Current approaches often oversimplify complex obesity drivers, using dichotomous thinking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review global regulatory and non-regulatory actions addressing obesity.
  • To analyze reasons for limited progress in combating obesity.
  • To challenge simplistic dichotomies in obesity discourse and propose a reframed understanding.

Main Methods:

  • Review of global obesity control strategies.
  • Analysis of common dichotomies in obesity research and policy (e.g., individual vs. environment, regulation vs. self-regulation).
  • Conceptual reframing of obesity as an interaction between environment and individual.

Main Results:

  • No country has successfully reversed its obesity epidemic despite various interventions.
  • Progress has been scarce and inconsistent, often due to oversimplified debates.
  • Environmental factors significantly influence individual choices, creating cycles of unhealthy eating.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent, coordinated action from governments and stakeholders is essential.
  • A reframed understanding emphasizing the reciprocal relationship between individuals and their food environment is needed.
  • Breaking vicious cycles requires regulatory action and concerted efforts from industry and civil society.