Solutions to obesity: perspectives from the food industry.
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چکیده
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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The American journal of clinical nutrition
دوره 82 1 Suppl شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005