Obesity prevention in France: Yes, but how and why?

Mark Daniel, Catherine Paquet, Robyn McDermott

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Abstract

The report by Romon et al. describing a communitywide, multi-faceted intervention to prevent childhood overweight and obesity in France asserts a substantial reduction over time in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the intervention communities relative to two smaller comparison communities. This novel approach to childhood obesity has been adopted by other European countries and will soon be implemented in South Australia. It has been cited as a model for community-based solutions to obesity. Reactions to this study have implications for public health worldwide.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1305-1306
Number of pages2
JournalPublic Health Nutrition
Volume12
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2009
Externally publishedYes

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