'Weight of the Nation' declares war on obesity
May 9, 2012
Efforts to end the U.S. obesity epidemic have been too slow, resulting in millions of Americans suffering from chronic, debilitating and deadly diseases, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
Released Tuesday at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "Weight of the Nation" conference, the report outlines critical goals that must be put in place to address the complex and unrelenting problem of obesity.
The IOM - an independent nonprofit arm of the National Academy of Sciences - offered the following recommendations for individuals, schools, government and industry:
� Include physical activity in daily life.
� Ensure everyone has access to healthy food and drink choices in all settings.
� Change the message and the marketing about the importance of nutrition.
� Make schools a gateway to healthy weight.
� Motivate employers, doctors and other health care professionals to get on board and champion healthy lifestyles.

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