Healthy Weight Network. Weight, eating, books, information. Recognized scientific experts. The report grew out of a 3-day consultation conference by the International Obesity Task Force bringing together specialists from various countries. The global projections for the next decade are considered so serious that action to develop new preventive public health strategies is urgently required.
Prevention is the main focus of the WHO report.
Clinical Guidelines on Obesity 2 and cites many of the same specialists and sources. However, it focuses on addressing the risks of obesity rather than overweight. An increase is noted in the intake of more fats from plant sources. The WHO report takes a more objective approach in evaluating the various weight loss treatments than do the NIH guidelines. Instead of blanket approval, it emphasizes the poor long-term efficacy, high dropout rates, and weight cycling, typical of these programs.