Abstract
This report summarizes an EU–US Task Force on Biotechnology Research symposium on
healthy food choices and nutrition-related purchasing behaviors. This meeting was
unique in its transdisciplinary approach to obesity and in bringing together scientists
from academia, government, and industry. Discussion relevant to funders and researchers
centered on (1) increased use of public–private partnerships, (2) the complexity of
food behaviors and obesity risk and multilevel aspects that must be considered, and
(3) the importance of transatlantic cooperation and collaboration that could accelerate
advances in this field. A call to action stressed these points along with a commitment
to enhanced communication strategies.
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Publication history
Published online: June 25, 2014
Accepted:
May 5,
2014
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