Fullback tactics against obesity

Complex interventions to control obesity

Abstract

Overweight and obesity put serious burden on individuals, on families, and on the whole society. To control the obesity in Hungary, it is suggested to assemble complex, effective governmental interventions similar to those against the smoking. Interventions aim, firstly to improve the knowledge on prevention of obesity and on losing weight, secondly to motivate people to change their behavior, and thirdly to build environment for supporting the lifestyle leading to prevention and losing weight. To meet this triple goals at a time, it is necessary to carry out complex program by multiple sectors using current theories and experiences.