Toward a New Paradigm for the Management of Obesity.

Hawks, Steven R.; Richins, Paul

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ERIC Number: EJ488786

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Toward a New Paradigm for the Management of Obesity.

Hawks, Steven R.; Richins, Paul

Journal of Health Education, v25 n3 p147-53 May-Jun 1994

Examines alternate determinants of obesity, evaluates the efforts and results of current weight management programs, offers suggestions for change from traditional weight control programs, and discusses implications for health education. Comprehensive health education must include behavioral, cognitive, social, and nutritional components to achieve dietary fat reduction and increased activity. (SM)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Biology, Body Weight, Dietetics, Eating Habits, Genetics, Health Behavior, Health Education, Health Needs, Higher Education, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical Activity Level, Physical Fitness, Physical Health

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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