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Plant-Based Diets for Obesity Treatment
Plant the seeds to your best life – plant-based diets for obesity treatment and/or prevention If you are what you eat, how do you eat…
Frequently Asked Questions about Sleep, Stress, and Obesity
1. What is considered adequate sleep for adults? According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine adults ages 18-60 should receive 7 or more hours…
Obesity Medicine Association Announces Major Updates to Its Adult Obesity Algorithm
Updates help clinicians address chronic disease of obesity, identified as the most common cause of prevalent patient conditions DENVER — January 20, 2021 — The…
Eating Healthy During the Holidays
Most studies have suggested that the average American gained about 5 pounds from Thanksgiving Day to New Year’s Day. In fact, most people expect to…
Obesity Medicine Association Announces Major Updates to its Pediatric Obesity Algorithm
Updates help clinicians address chronic disease of obesity, identified as the most common cause of prevalent patient conditions DENVER, Colo., Oct. 20, 2020 —The Obesity…
Genetic Testing: Uncovering the Underlying Cause of Severe Obesity
Recent advances in genetic research have helped broaden the understanding of genetic factors that can lead to early-onset, severe obesity and an insatiable hunger called…
Weight Bias, the Psychological Impact of Obesity, and Helpful Resources
Patients with overweight or obesity face several adverse physiological effects due to weight. Two of the most prevalent effects are weight bias and negative body…
All Obesity is Not the Same: Recognizing Genetic Causes of Obesity
There have been significant advances in research focused on understanding how genetics influence body weight in recent years. Severe obesity is caused by a wide…
Physical Fitness and Physical Activity
What is the difference between physical activity and physical fitness? Physical activity refers to any movement produced by skeletal muscle which uses energy whereas physical…