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Polarization and obfuscation are used as tactics in resisting change

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Tackling obesity in the UK
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Barriers to change
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Policy process struggles to address multi-factor, systemic problems
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Polarization and obfuscation are used as tactics in resisting change
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Debate on obesity is polarized and antagonistic
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Definitive evidence is often difficult to obtain
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Need to appreciate and incorporate multiple perspectives
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Relational complexity of problems makes them hard to grasp as a whole
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Short-term pressures and incentives undermine long term plans
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Desire for solutions undervalues real improvements
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Hard to initiate, resource, and sustain cross-boundary action
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Desire to prioritise options becomes a barrier to action
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Government obesity efforts are too fragmented to be effective
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