Governments must understand that the factors making cities convenient and productive also make their residents prone to obesity. They must confront this challenge with intelligent, focused policies.
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Articles sur obesity in Africa
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South Africa has the highest obesity levels in Africa but blaming sugar neglects the many factors at play in this complex health issue.
If South African consumers were educated on how to read and understand the information on food labels, they may be more willing and capable of making healthier food choices.
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Senior Lecturer, Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University
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Head Anthropologist at the Wits Health Consortium, University of the Witwatersrand
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Assistant professor, The Education University of Hong Kong
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Distinguished visiting professor, University of Glasgow
