Citation
Popkin, Barry M. (2005). Global Trends in Obesity. In Mela, David J. (Ed.), Food, Diet and Obesity (pp. 1-14).Abstract
Obesity is a global epidemic, with large proportions of adults and children overweight or obese in many developed and developing countries. As a result, there is an unprecedented level of interest and research in the complex interactions between our genetic susceptibility, diet and lifestyle in determining individual risk of obesity. With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, this collection sums up the key themes in weight control research, focusing on their implications and applications for food product development and consumers.