Citation
(2006), "Obesity cut the waist – National Obesity Forum conference", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 36 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2006.01736aac.004
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Obesity cut the waist – National Obesity Forum conference
Obesity cut the waist - National Obesity Forum conference
October 10-11, 2005, Jury's Hotel London
This annual conference of the National Obesity Forum (www.nationalobesityforum.org.uk) was well attended by a variety of individuals with a professional interest in the subject.
A number of high profile presentations were given on such topics as:
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obesity in children;
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obesity and cardiovascular disease;
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obesity and the role of salt in the diet;
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fitness and activity;
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the role of weight loss groups;
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meal replacements;
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responsible food marketing;
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awards to groups who had promoted weight loss programmes to different groups.
There was a useful exhibition of organisations and products related to weight loss and fitness.