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Public Health Strategies for Obesity Treatment and Prevention
Objective:
To review research on public health interventions for obesity. Methods:
Describe recent changes in obesity prevalence in the United States
and 5 research studies from the University of Minnesota directed
at the problem. Results: The prevalence of obesity has increased
dramatically over the last 15 years. Conclusions: Recent
increases in obesity in the United States have been of great concern
for public health. Health education approaches to addressing the
problem have not been effective. It is suggested that alternative
approaches, such as changing the price structure of foods, may be
necessary if the problem is to be successfully addressed. |