Concluding remarks by Professor Boyd Swinburn on the differing views in the debate on the obesity epidemic.

The industry response to the obesity epidemic is, according to those in the advocacy field, largely antagonistic towards public health as stated by Professor Boyd Swinburn.

The government responses to the obesity epidemic have been slow and problematic due to competing interests in the obesity debate.

There are a number of research studies on the increase in obesity and they conclude that the dominant driver is to do with energy intake.

The food industry responded to the increased awareness of an obesity epidemic by introducing its own campaigns as explained by Professor Boyd Swinburn.

The politics and policy side of the obesity epidemic as explained by Professor Boyd Swinburn.

Boyd Swinburn discussing WHO collaborating Centre for Obesity prevention.

Boyd Swinburn discussing Community-based intervention and other specialist areas

Boyd Swinburn discussing the Obesity Prevention Unit