The Key to Resolving the Obesity Epidemic Starts With the Mind: Experts

Experts debate whether certain foods can be addictive like drugs. Some argue ultra-processed foods drive obesity.
The Key to Resolving the Obesity Epidemic Starts With the Mind: Experts
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America is in the midst of an obesity epidemic. Almost one in two people are obese, not just overweight. Despite the proliferation of diets and weight-loss drugs, the needle on the scale keeps creeping up.

A growing number of experts contend that conventional treatments fail to address the root of the issue. They argue obesity is not just about physiology—it’s about psychology.

Vance Voetberg
Vance Voetberg
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Vance Voetberg is a journalist for The Epoch Times based in the Pacific Northwest. He holds a B.S. in journalism and aims to present truthful, inspiring health-related news. He is the founder of the nutrition blog “Running On Butter.”
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