February 15, 2004
IFT's third Research Summit brought together world-renowned scientists to identify the means by which to solve the problem of obesity -- arguably the most pressing public health problem in this country. Summit participants addressed actions needed to advance the understanding of biological and physiological mechanisms affecting appetite, satiety, long-term eating behavior, energy balance vs.imbalance, and food-related solutions to the obesity epidemic.
Obesity Summit Presentations (PDF):The Worldwide Epidemic of Overweight and Obesity-Environmental Causes and Control
Claude Bouchard
Behaviorial Influences on What We EatRicardo Uauy
Freedom to React! Van Hubbard
ObesityConundrumOne: Is There Evidence That a Food Solution Can Impact Overweight Through Biological Mechanisms: Appetite, Satiety, and Energy Balance Stephen C. Woods
Are there Nutrients and Hormones that Alter Daily Food Intake as well as Body Weight and Obesity Henry Koopmans
Obesity Conundrum Two: Can a Food Solution Influence Long-Term Eating Behavior
Adam Drewnowski
The Role of the Media in Influencing Healthy Lifestyles
Sylvia Rowe