"There is no single solution to America’s worsening weight problem," says Melanie Jay. "Our national approach has to include multiple approaches, including incentives tailored to the different needs of groups most profoundly impacted by illness and disease tied to obesity, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers." Oko Laa/Shutterstock
Paying cash to people with obesity for losing a specific amount of weight or completing weight-reducing activities works better than many other methods, a new study shows.
Cash beats offering stand-alone free tools, such as weight-loss programs, diet books, and wearable fitness trackers, the researchers report.
