Public Policy Approaches to Addressing Adult Obesity: A Position Paper from the American College of Physicians

ACP paper offers recommendations on how policymakers can increase accessibility of obesity treatment for adults and address modifiable factors that contribute to obesity like diet and physical activity. Further recommendations aim to reduce stigma associated with obesity, improve understanding of obesity among physicians and increase access to healthy food.

Erik Norris

health reform, policy, health, health policy, public health, access to care, health equity, physicians, patients, patient care, health care, policy changes, health policy, obesity, overweight, obesity treatment, access, affordability, barriers to care, comorbidities, obesity treatment, obesity prevention, clinical practice, bias, stigma, nutritious foods, obesity research, federal research, equitable care, obesity screening

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 4:44 PM EDT

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 4:44 PM EDT

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