How to fix the obesity crisis. (Cover story)

• Autores: David H. Freedman
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 304, Nº. 2, 2011, págs. 40-47
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article examines how the obesity crisis can be remedied. The author notes that science has revealed much about the metabolic, genetic, and neurological processes that influence body weight, but feels that the key to preventing obesity may depend upon changes in behavior. According to the author, obesity has become a global burden and a public health crisis for which scientists have been unable to find a solution. Topics include an overview of how behavior modification techniques, such as those used in treating autism, stuttering, and alcoholism, may be a valuable tool in preventing weight gain or losing weight, and behavior studies that suggest individuals who record calories, exercise, and join support groups increases their chances of success in preventing obesity. INSETS: The Biology of Obesity;Four Steps to Losing Weight.