The document presents a systems approach to obesity prevention, highlighting the global prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults and children, and the associated risks of non-communicable diseases. It outlines a comprehensive policy framework that includes various successful international initiatives aimed at reducing sugar intake and improving access to healthy foods. The importance of evaluation, accountability from governments, and the role of civil society in implementing these policies is emphasized.

1. A systems approach to
policymaking for obesity prevention
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Bryony Sinclair, MPH
Senior Policy & Public Affairs Manager

2. Presenter Disclosures
(1) The following personal financial relationships with
commercial interests relevant to this presentation
existed during the past 12 months:
Bryony Sinclair
No relationships to disclose

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1.9 Billion adults
42 million
children <5
Overweight &
obesity
 risk NCDs

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Source: Foresight Tackling Obesities: Future Choices – Obesity System Map. 2007: Government Office for Science.

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Source: Foresight Tackling Obesities: Future Choices – Obesity System Map. 2007: Government Office for Science.

6. Outline
 Policy framework
 What this looks like in action
 Evaluation + accountability
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7. A policy framework
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11. What this looks like in action
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 Widely available and cheap
 Consumption patterns
exceed WHO sugar
guideline
 Consumption is growing
Sugar

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 Widely available and cheap
 Consumption patterns
exceed WHO sugar
guideline
 Consumption is growing
Sugar

14. Policy can help reduce sugar
intake by influencing:
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A comprehensive set of policies is needed

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FRANCE: Vending machine ban in schools
(2004 Public Health Law)
USA: Shop Healthy NYC
(aims to increase access to healthy foods)

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Mexico: Mexico’s 10% sugary drinks tax

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Norway: Norway’s School Fruit Programme
Hungary: Hungarian Aqua Promoting
Programme in the Young (HAPPY)

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USA: Los Angeles County’s “Sugar Pack”
campaign

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FRANCE: The National Nutrition and Health
Programme (PNNS)
A comprehensive approach

20. Evaluation & accountability
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21. Evaluation
“What gets measured gets done”
 Not enough evaluation of
implemented policy actions
 Intermediary indicators of success
 Role for research community
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22. Accountability
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 Governments need to:
 Commit to action
 Be held to account
 Role for civil society

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Bryony Sinclair, MPH
Senior Policy & Public Affairs Manager
b.sinclair@wcrf.org