Challenging assumptions in obesity research

Elizabeth Sturgiss; Melanie Jay; Denise Campbell-Scherer; Chris van Weel

doi:10.1136/bmj.j5303

Challenging assumptions in obesity research

Elizabeth Sturgiss
, Melanie Jay
, Denise Campbell-Scherer
, Chris van Weel

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Abstract

Focusing exclusively on weight loss ignores the other benefits of lifestyle interventions for obesity and may contribute to society’s obsession with body image and weight, argue Elizabeth Sturgiss and colleagues

Original language	English
Article number	j5303
Journal	The BMJ
Volume	359
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.j5303
Publication status	Published - 22 Nov 2017
Externally published	Yes

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