1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Interview with David S. Ludwig, MD, PhD, author of Weight Loss Strategies for Adolescents: A 14-Year-Old Struggling to Lose Weight. Summary Points: 1. Childhood obesity arises from a complex interplay of biology, behavior, and the environment.&amp;nbsp; Consequently, successful treatment requires targeting multiple determinants of body weight. 2. Family-based treatment offers the most immediate and effective approach for childhood obesity, with benefits for all family members. 3. Ultimately, the solution to the obesity epidemic will require a comprehensive public health strategy to make the social environment healthier for children and adults. Author in the Room™ Interviews http://jamanetwork.com/index.aspx <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/1895690/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/d71635/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/1895690