Understanding the Complexity of Biopsychosocial Factors in the Public Health Epidemic of Overweight and Obesity

Authors

Diane Rosenbaum, Drexel University
Kamila White, University of Missouri–St. Louis

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Obesity is a complex and multifaceted public health problem. This commentary reflects on a new theoretical model of obesity (i.e. Homeostatic Theory of Obesity proposed by Marks), and calls for additional research to examine biopsychosocial factors that may be of importance in developing interventions that promote long-term maintenance of weight loss and in developing obesity prevention programs. Furthermore, we discuss the role of socioeconomic factors in obesity and call for interdisciplinary efforts to address obesity risk factors in the interest of public health.

Publication Date

March 2016

Publication Title

Health psychology open

Volume

3

Issue

1

Comments

10.1177/2055102916634364

DOI

10.1177/2055102916634364

Recommended Citation

Rosenbaum, Diane and White, Kamila, "Understanding the Complexity of Biopsychosocial Factors in the Public Health Epidemic of Overweight and Obesity" (2016). Psychology Faculty Works. 69.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102916634364
Available at: https://irl.umsl.edu/psychology-faculty/69