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JAMA: 2012-02-01, Vol. 307, No. 5, Author in the Room™ Audio Interview

JAMA: 2012-02-01, Vol. 307, No. 5, Author in the Room™ Audio Interview

Update: 2012-03-23
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Interview with David S. Ludwig, MD, PhD, author of Weight Loss Strategies for Adolescents: A 14-Year-Old Struggling to Lose Weight. Summary Points: 1. Childhood obesity arises from a complex interplay of biology, behavior, and the environment.  Consequently, successful treatment requires targeting multiple determinants of body weight. 2. Family-based treatment offers the most immediate and effective approach for childhood obesity, with benefits for all family members. 3. 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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JAMA: 2012-02-01, Vol. 307, No. 5, Author in the Room™ Audio Interview

JAMA: 2012-02-01, Vol. 307, No. 5, Author in the Room™ Audio Interview