The 32nd Annual ECOG Congress in Albena, Bulgaria united global experts in paediatric obesity to discuss research and strategies. It concluded with sessions on food reformulation, WHO training, and emphasized the fight against childhood obesity worldwide.
The 32nd Annual Congress of the European Childhood Obesity Group (ECOG) took place from 7th to 9th September in the coastal town of Albena, Bulgaria. This international event brought together leading experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals in the field of paediatric obesity to discuss the latest research findings, treatment approaches, and strategies for tackling childhood obesity in Europe and beyond.
The final day of the congress featured a plenary session on European and national approaches to food reformulation, emphasizing the importance of nutrition in combating childhood obesity. The day concluded with a WHO training workshop for health professionals focused on childhood obesity and a closing ceremony, marking the end of another successful ECOG congress.
The 32nd Annual Congress of the European Childhood Obesity Group was a platform for sharing groundbreaking research, fostering collaboration, and promoting strategies to combat the growing concern of childhood obesity in Europe and worldwide. With a wealth of insights and discussions, this event continues to drive progress in the field and inspire action towards healthier childhoods.
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Congress Abstracts can be found here