Childhood Obesity at the Crossroads of Science and Social Justice
David S. Ludwig, Jens J. Holst
Abstract
This Viewpoint considers the best approaches for treating obesity in youth and argues that better funding is needed for new dietary treatments and reimbursement for behavioral interventions.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineReimbursementPsychological interventionChildhood obesityObesityEconomic JusticeSocial justiceGerontologyCriminologyPsychiatryOverweightEconomic growthLawPathologyHealth carePolitical scienceSociologyEconomicsDiet and metabolism studiesObesity, Physical Activity, DietNutritional Studies and Diet