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¹1 Global Food Ethics and Policy Program, Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, Baltimore, MD, USA.

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Summary

Obesity rates are rising despite public health efforts. A systems approach considering food systems, climate change, and sustainability is needed for effective obesity prevention.

Keywords:

food systems healthy eating obesity systems approaches systems science

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Background:

Despite two decades of public health efforts, US obesity rates continue to rise, questioning current strategies.
While multifactorial, the role of food systems in population-wide obesity requires deeper understanding.
Existing approaches may be insufficient to address the complex interplay of factors driving obesity.

Purpose of the Study:

To advocate for systems approaches in obesity prevention.
To highlight the interconnectedness of food systems with undernutrition, climate change, and agricultural sustainability.
To propose improved strategies for obesity prevention targeting food systems.

Main Methods:

Utilizing systems thinking to analyze the global food system's impact on obesity and related issues.
Recommending innovative local and state programs and policy changes.
Suggesting reconceptualization of research needs for a broader context.

Main Results:

Systems approaches can improve obesity prevention by considering interconnected outcomes.
Innovative local policies and community involvement are crucial for effective solutions.
Interdisciplinary research is needed to understand the broader social, political, and economic context.

Conclusions:

A shift towards systems approaches is essential for effective obesity prevention.
Integrating food system considerations with environmental and social factors is key.
Community-engaged, policy-driven, and interdisciplinary research strategies are recommended.