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Definition of Obesity
Webster’s dictionary defines obesity as “a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body.” The Obesity Medicine Association’s definition of…
Long-term Weight Loss and Weight Management
The concept of weight loss has typically been seen as a short-term plan and solution. Until recently, many people believed in a short-term modification of…
American Medical Association House of Delegates Approves Resolution to Help Destigmatize Obesity
The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates today approved a resolution authored by the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) that seeks to de-stigmatize obesity and…
Obesity and Pregnancy: Beyond 40 Weeks
Obesity affects both mother and offspring for the 40-week period of gestation and beyond. It involves preconception, conception, gestation, and postpartum periods. Effects of obesity…
Obesity Medicine Association Applauds American Medical Association’s Decision to Adopt New Anti-HCG Policy
Policy States Use of HCG for Weight Loss Inappropriate Today the American Medical Association (AMA) passed policy that ensures patients with obesity will receive better…