Shaping public understanding and scientific research
Well-resourced food companies are able to recruit leading nutritional scientist, experts and researchers to guide and justify product development, reformulation and health impact. Research suggests that studies funded by industry are 4- to 8-fold more likely to support conclusions favourable to the industry.

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Tackling obesity in the UK »Tackling obesity in the UK
Causes of obesity »Causes of obesity
Strategies of some companies are fuelling the obesity crisis »Strategies of some companies are fuelling the obesity crisis
Public health interventions are often resisted »Public health interventions are often resisted
Shaping public understanding and scientific research
WHO's total budget is less than half the marketing budget of McDonalds »WHO's total budget is less than half the marketing budget of McDonalds
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