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01/06/25

Obesity and Exercise

Explore the relationship between obesity and exercise, including current guidelines, challenges, and benefits beyond weight loss.

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08/29/23

Practical Ways to Lose Weight Working from Home

Staying physically active is an important part of preventing or treating obesity. You can stay active and possibly lose weight while working from home.

07/26/23

Pediatric Obesity Research Update | Neuromusculoskeletal Health in Pediatric Obesity: Incorporating Evidence into Clinical Examination.

Each month, the OMA Pediatric Committee reviews a pediatric-focused obesity research update to help keep you up to date about the latest findings. This month’s update addresses Neuromusculoskeletal…

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06/20/23

How much physical activity is needed for weight loss, weight loss maintenance, and weight gain prevention?

High physical activity levels (PAL) or exercise training (ET) should be an integral part of any treatment plan for individuals regardless of weight loss goals…

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06/20/23

Pediatric Obesity Research Update | Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adolescents with Obesity

Each month, the OMA Pediatric Committee reviews a pediatric-focused obesity research update to help keep you up to date about the latest findings. This month’s update addresses once-weekly…

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05/15/23

Pediatric Obesity Research Update | Use of Physical Activity and Exercise to Reduce Inflammation in Children and Adolescents with Obesity

Each month, the OMA Pediatric Committee reviews a pediatric-focused obesity research update to help keep you up to date about the latest findings. This month’s update addresses psychiatric…

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12/01/22

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