News from STOP

• STOP consortia members join WHO Guideline Development Groups to support the management of infant, childhood, and adolescent obesity May 6, 2021
  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 […]
• World Obesity Day 2021: Every body needs everybody, and this includes youth March 4, 2021
  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 […]
• New report on the STOP stakeholders’ engagement work February 8, 2021
  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 […]
• Socio-Economic Disparities in Pre-Adolescent Obesity Treatment January 25, 2021
  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 […]
• Effectiveness of Physical Activity Interventions to Prevent Obesity January 22, 2021
  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 […]
• Impact of Food Reformulation on Food Choices, Nutrient Intakes and Health Status January 21, 2021
  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. […]
• Improving School Food Environments to Prevent Childhood Obesity: What Works? January 20, 2021
  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 […]
• Using Behavioural Insights to Influence Children’s Diets January 19, 2021
  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 […]
• Press Release: STOP Publishes its Latest Findings January 19, 2021
  The STOP project has released its latest findings. Read the press release here  
• STOP project funds an additional innovative industry-led pilot project to address childhood obesity across Europe October 27, 2020
  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 […]