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This review aims to evaluate global food policies on obesity prevention, identify gaps in their implementation, and propose actionable strategies for improvement.

January 18, 2026Food and Nutrition Bulletin

Global Food Policies and Obesity: Lessons From Selected Country Experiences

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EAE. U. AlumKampala International University AAAda Ak AkwariUniversity of Health Science MKMuhammed KibuukaKampala International University

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This review highlights policy interventions for obesity prevention internationally, revealing implementation gaps and suggesting improvements.

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This review aims to evaluate global food policies on obesity prevention, identify gaps in their implementation, and propose actionable strategies for improvement.
Conducted a narrative review using literature from PubMed and Scopus (2017-2025)
Included peer-reviewed studies, policy documents, and international agency reports
Focused on policy strategies for obesity prevention and healthier food environments
Categorized food policy interventions into thematic areas such as fiscal policies and marketing restrictions
Front-of-package labeling and sugar-sweetened beverage levies show effectiveness in specific regions
Mixed results for healthy food subsidies, particularly among low-income groups
Identified barriers include socioeconomic disparities, industry resistance, and weak regulatory frameworks

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Alum et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696c7791eb60fb80d1395cab https://doi.org/10.1177/03795721251408170

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This review highlights policy interventions for obesity prevention internationally, revealing implementation gaps and suggesting improvements.

Global Food Policies and Obesity: Lessons From Selected Country Experiences

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