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The Role of Body Composition and Government Policies in Obesity
This chapter discusses the focus on body composition and its importance over weight as a primary goal. It explores the limitations of using BMI as a measure of body composition and highlights the role of government in making recommendations for people's diets. The chapter proposes policies such as taxing unhealthy food, making healthy food cheaper, and investing in public education campaigns on food culture.