Public health ethics and Obesity

This philosophical literature on paternalism argues that government measures to limit potential public harms arising from the consumption of unhealthy diets does not violate individual liberty.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
In this article paternalism vs. the ‘nanny state’ vs. individual liberty is debated in finding a solution for managing the increasing rate of obesity in society and governments’ role there in.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. John Stuart Mill’s harm principle

2. Paternalism, liberty and choice
3. Government vs. industry actors related to public health and obesity.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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