Policy and Projects

The International Association for the Study of Obesity has a research-led think tank and advocacy arm, known as the International Obesity TaskForce (IOTF).

The IOTF is a global network of experts working to alert the world to the growing health crisis caused by soaring levels of obesity. It works with the World Health Organization, other NGOs and stakeholders to address this challenge.

The IOTF's mission is to inform the world about the urgency of this problem and to persuade governments that the time to act is now.

Over the years the IOTF has produced a number of reports and briefing papers.  To view these please click here.

Steering Committee
Co-Chair Prof. Shiriki Kumanyika
Co-Chair Prof. Boyd Swinburn
  Prof. Kelly Brownell
  Prof. Walmir Coutinho
  Dr. Aileen Robertson
Secretariat Dr. Tim Lobstein

 

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