Solutions to obesity: perspectives from the food industry

Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 Jul;82(1 Suppl):259S-261S. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/82.1.259S.

Abstract

Obesity has become an epidemic and an important public health concern. Because the problem is multidimensional, the solution will require an interdisciplinary approach involving the cooperation of the food industry with other stakeholders, such as the government, academia, and health care providers. The consumer is an important player in the solution to obesity because the consumer can make healthy lifestyle choices at the individual level. The food industry is committed to providing the consumer with healthy food options and reliable nutrition information.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Community-Institutional Relations
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Exercise
  • Food Industry*
  • Food Labeling*
  • Health Promotion / methods*
  • Humans
  • Life Style
  • Obesity* / complications
  • Obesity* / etiology
  • Obesity* / prevention & control
  • United States / epidemiology