Experts talk strategies to curb obesity worldwide

Nutrition and public health experts are meeting today in D.C. to talk about tackling the global pandemic of obesity. Here’s what you need to know:

The background: The meeting is being convened by the National Academies. It’s the latest in a series of workshops on weight, including a meeting on obesity in the armed forces.
The issue: Obesity rates have at least doubled in more than 70 countries since 1980. “Many countries now face a ‘double burden,’ where undernutrition coexists with overnutrition,” the National Academies say.
The agenda: The roundtable meeting will look at global obesity rates and prevention efforts; the effect of obesity on disease and treatments; and reducing disparities in obesity rates. Tune in to the talks live throughout the day here.