Abstract
Obesity, once considered a sign of wealth and high stature in the community, is now a global health problem and one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Although weight gain occurs when energy intake exceeds energy expenditure, the causes and treatment are more complex than the simple energy balance equation would suggest. A new text on the subject challenges us to think out of the box for answers and solutions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 148-151 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Perspectives in biology and medicine |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Issues, ethics and legal aspects
- Health Policy
- History and Philosophy of Science