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Tuesday Aug 07, 2018
Tuesday Aug 07, 2018
March 2012 Author in the Room® Teleconference
Author: David S. Ludwig, MD, PhD
Article: Weight Loss Strategies for Adolescents
Summary Points:
- Childhood obesity arises from a complex interplay of biology, behavior, and the environment. Consequently, successful treatment requires targeting multiple determinants of body weight.
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Family-based treatment offers the most immediate and effective approach for childhood obesity, with benefits for all family members.
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Ultimately, the solution to the obesity epidemic will require a comprehensive public health strategy to make the social environment healthier for children and adults.
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