Neurobiology of food addiction and adolescent obesity prevention in low-and middle-income countries
Author(s)
Author(s)
Gibbs, S. E.
Date Issued
2013
Publisher
Elsevier
Journal
Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume
52
Issue
2, Supplement 2
Start page
S39
End page
S42
Abstract
Adolescent obesity has become an increasingly urgent issue in low- and middle-income countries. Recent relevant advances include the application of the neurobiology of addiction to food addiction and obesity. The biochemistry of the etiology of obesity indicates the need for multilevel interventions that go beyond simple behavioral approaches. Additional research on the neurobiology of food addiction and adolescent obesity in low- and middle-income countries, as well as program evaluations that examine the biochemical effects of complex interventions, is urgently needed.
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