VOICED : WHO urges action against obesity

The video discusses the critical need for an action plan on non-communicable diseases, highlighting the role of global corporations in transforming food consumption and contributing to health crises. It emphasizes the aggressive marketing of junk food to children, exploiting their vulnerabilities, and the inherent conflict of interest when involving corporations like McDonald's and Nestle in public health policymaking. The video concludes with a discussion on the ambitious and challenging targets for obesity reduction.

What is the primary driver of the current health crisis related to non-communicable diseases?

• Inadequate healthcare facilities

• Genetic factors

• Global corporations transforming food consumption

• Lack of exercise

Which companies are mentioned as exploiting children's vulnerabilities through marketing?

• Kraft and Unilever

• Pepsi and Coca-Cola

• McDonald's and Nestle

• Burger King and Wendy's

Why is there a conflict of interest in involving certain corporations in solving health issues?

• They have no interest in public health

• They are too small to make an impact

• They are responsible for perpetuating the problem

• They lack expertise in health

What analogy is used to describe the conflict of interest in involving corporations in health policymaking?

• Asking thieves to guard a bank

• Hiring a fox to guard the henhouse

• Letting a wolf lead the sheep

• Putting a cat in charge of a mouse

What is the target mentioned for obesity rates?

• A 20% reduction

• A zero percent increase

• A 5% increase

• A 10% decrease