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International Obesity Taskforce - Asia/Pacific Satellite (IOTF)

Dr Tim Gill:

The issues of overweight and obesity and the associated illness remain a major concern within the Asia-Pacific region. The 2003 World Health Report 'Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic Disease' (Report 916) presented data which clearly indicated the extent to whichproblems of over-nutrition had now overtaken that of under-nutrition within the region.

For further information about the activities of IOTF visit the ASSO website:

http://www.asso.org.au