Genetic and environmental contributions to obesity.
Groups that are already concerned about obesity can be linked together. This can generate plans of action and may lead to small-scale interventions. At the same time, awareness needs to be raised among other potential partners, especially federal, state, and local government agencies. As a partnership is built, funding opportunities, from public and private entities, should increase. The ultimate need is a public health campaign to combat an important public health problem.
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Center for Human Nutrition, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, USA. James.Hill@uchsc.edux477
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D004734:Energy Metabolism / Q000235:genetics; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000235:genetics* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012931:Social Environment