Congratulations to Dr. Tim Lobstein and Prof Paulina Nowicka, who, have been invited to support World Health Organization (WHO) 13th General Programme! Over the last decade, childhood and adolescent obesity has risen dramatically worldwide, and […]
2020 has shown that many aspects of our health are not only determined by ourselves, but are often shaped by the society we live in. COVID-19 has highlighted the treat obesity poses to us as […]
In 2019, we held the first STOP stakeholder conference where we presented the results and insights from a survey disseminated earlier in the year. The objective of this survey was to get a better understanding […]
Overweight and obesity affect more than 25% of children in Europe, and over 40% in some individual countries. Children from population groups exposed to socio-economic vulnerabilities tend to be disproportionately affected by obesity. While many […]
Physical activity has been associated with improved physical and mental health in both adults and children. It has also been linked to improved cognitive and academic performance. Schools provide a good setting for physical activity […]
Considering the high levels of processed food intake in Europe, reformulating food products to improve their nutritional properties can help create healthier food environments and reduce the impacts of diet-related health conditions, such as obesity. […]
The global prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity continues to rise. Obesity is often caused by poor diet, and many children live in obesogenic environments that encourage the consumption of energy-dense foods. Schools can be […]
The global prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity continues to rise. Many children live in obesogenic environments that encourage the consumption of energy-dense foods. Policies informed by ‘behavioural insights’ have shown potential for improving children’s […]
The STOP project has released its latest findings. Read the press release here
Based on the recent figures highlighted in the Global Atlas on Childhood Obesity, 158 million children between 5 and 19 years are living with obesity globally, a number that is predicted to increase to 254 […]
