COTF
Twenty percent of Europe's school-age children are estimated to be overweight with an increased risk of developing chronic diseases as they become adults.
Task Forces and groups
EASO's Task Forces, covering Childhood Obesity (COTF), Obesity Management (OMTF) Prevention and Public Health (PTF), and the EASO Policy Working Group are now very active.
The core Task Force activities include Educational Courses, Symposia and Satellite meetings, EU/WHO Projects, Management Guidelines, Centres of Excellence Accreditation Programmes and Scientific Networking Programmes.