Obesity: epidemiology and public health

Obesity is currently the most frequent nutritional disease in the world. In France, the prevalence of obesity is 8 to 10 % of the adult population. Th is prevalence is increasing among children and adolescents. The World Healt h Organization considers that the current epidemic justifies prevention and management strategies adapted to local situations. "Recommendations for di agnosis, prevention and treatment of obesity" have been developed in France .