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France adds weight to obesity research with new institute

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PARIS — Despite the idea of the so-called 'French paradox' that refers to the relatively slender waistlines in France vis-à-vis the country's rich foods, the nation is not immune to the worldwide obesity epidemic. According to French officials, 15% of the population is obese, and the numbers are rising. Faced with this reality, a new national obesity plan is in the works, making this area a top research priority for France in the upcoming years.

“Research spending will comprise one of three pillars of the plan, which will also include prevention and the provision of specialized point-of-care centers,” Arnaud Basdevant, a nutritionist at the helm of the plan, told Nature Medicine.

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