Keystone Forum on Away-From-Home Foods: Opportunities for Preventing Weight Gain and Obesity

摘要

Over the past two decades in the United States, obesity has become a public health crisis of epidemic proportions. At present, approximately 64% of all U.S. adults are overweight, including 30% who are obese. Overweight and obesity are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, and also exact significant economic costs. The medical expenses attributable to overweight and obesity are estimated to have reached as high as $92.6 billion per year-roughly 9.1% of total U.S. medical expenditures. The Keystone Forum was requested and funded by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Forum brought together a wide diversity of participants to develop joint recommendations for action