Obesity Pathogenesis: An Endocrine Society Scientific Statement
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Implication
Scientific statement assesses mechanisms of obesity and highlights implications for treatment and public awareness.
Key Points
- This statement aims to clarify the mechanisms underlying obesity and its impact on public health.
- Reviewed basic science, clinical, and epidemiological literature
- Focused on energy homeostasis and factors affecting body-fat levels
- Evaluated the influence of genetic, developmental, and environmental forces on obesity
- Obesity is increasingly recognized as a disorder of energy homeostasis rather than merely excess weight accumulation
- Long-term weight-loss programs often lead to weight regain
- Evidence indicates a need for improved understanding of factors influencing energy regulation in obesity
Cite This Study
Schwartz et al. (2017) studied this question.