Myths, presumptions, and facts about obesity
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Many beliefs about obesity persist in the absence of supporting scientific evidence (presumptions); some persist despite contradicting evidence (myths). The promulgation of unsupported beliefs may yield poorly informed policy decisions, inaccurate clinical and public health recommendations, and an unproductive allocation of research resources and may divert attention away from useful, evidence-based information.
Original language | English |
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Journal | New England Journal of Medicine |
Volume | 368 |
Issue number | 5 |
Pages (from-to) | 446-454 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISSN | 0028-4793 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
ID: 44163680