Weight/Obesity - Dietary Approaches
Recommendations and Evidence
Based on the WHO global estimates as of 1990, worldwide adult obesity has more than doubled and adolescent obesity has quadrupled (1). As of 2022, 43% of adults aged 18 years and over were overweight and 16% were living with obesity (1).
Within this RE, you may see a variety of terms related to weight/obesity. This reflects the PEN System equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) wording protocol in which some sections of the practice questions (Evidence Summaries, Evidence Statements, Comments and