Nutrition, physical activity and prevention of obesity (2006)
recent policy developments in the WHO European Region
The aim of this report is to highlight recent policy developments in the area of nutrition, physical activity and prevention of obesity in the Member States of the WHO European Region. It has been prepared in relation to and as a background material for the WHO European Ministerial Conference on Counteracting Obesity. The document contains information on national policy developments as well as examples of implemented and ongoing programmes at the national and local levels in 48 countries for which information was available. Information was taken from materials prepared for the pre-conference process as well as from counterparts and various national and international sources. The report is intended to support the exchange of experience, policy development and action in this increasingly important area of public health.