Citation
Blades, M. (2004), "Obesity nutrition and cancer: the weight debate", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 34 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2004.01734aac.003
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2004, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Obesity nutrition and cancer: the weight debate
Obesity nutrition and cancer: the weight debate
The Royal College of PhysiciansOrganised by the World Cancer Research Fund and supported by the NHS17 September 2003
The population of the UK has seen a doubling in the level of obesity in the last 20 years. Associated with this are increasing risk of disorders such as: coronary heart disease; type 2 diabetes mellitus; mobility problems; gall bladder disease; osteoarthritis; breathing problems; social discrimination; psychological problems; and cancers.
Cancers are often not recognized as being associated with obesity and information was shown that certain cancers are strongly linked with obesity.
The wider context of obesity including the development of it in childhood was covered. Also ways of enabling people to lose weight by behavioural change and the "Weight Wise" campaign run by the British Dietetic Association were explained in detail.
More information on diet and cancer can be obtained from World Cancer Research Fund, 19 Harley Street, London W1G 9QJ, UK.
Mabel Blades