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Epigenetic transmission

Epigenetic dynamics suggests that a poor diet and lack of physical activity during pregnancy may result in a mother's child and grandchildren being more predisposed to obesity, diabetes and premature death (highlighting the potential intergenerational impacts and time delays arising from the current crisis).

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Tackling obesity in the UK
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Barriers to change
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Epigenetic transmission
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Policy process struggles to address multi-factor, systemic problems
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Disproportionate financial power and resources of the industrial lobby
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Institutional inertia
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Personal resistance to change
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Cognitive bias
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Crisis fatigue and despondency about the potential for change
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Current incentives are mis-aligned
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Debate on obesity is polarized and antagonistic
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Obesogenic environment damps impact of individual changes
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UK Health system is under severe pressure on multiple fronts
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