Understanding the complexity of biopsychosocial factors in the public health epidemic of overweight and obesity

Obesity is a complex and multifaceted public health problem. This commentary reflects on a new theoretical model of obesity (i.e. Homeostatic Theory of Obesity proposed by Marks), and calls for additional research to examine biopsychosocial factors that may be of importance in developing interventio...

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Main Authors: Diane L Rosenbaum, Kamila S White
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-03-01
Series:Health Psychology Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102916634364