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Overcoming Obesity 2023 – Schedule Announcement
The agenda for Overcoming Obesity 2023 is now available to view! The Overcoming Obesity 2023 conference in San Antonio, TX, Oct 25-29 is the perfect…
What is the Gold Standard for determining Body Fat?
This question really depends on what we mean by the gold standard. The “gold standard” refers to a benchmark, criterion, or method that is widely…
Overcoming Obesity 2023 Featured Speaker Announced
Join OMA this October 25-29 in San Antonio, TX for Overcoming Obesity 2023. This conference is the perfect opportunity to network with fellow obesity medicine…
The OBSERVE Study: Healthcare Provider Perceptions of Obesity and Obesity Treatment – Quantitative Results
Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company While there are many groups that have a stake in how obesity care is approached, healthcare providers (HCPs) and…
What Is Obesity?
Obesity is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.” The disease of obesity affects more than one-third of U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC uses body mass index (BMI), or a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters, to measure obesity. Individuals with a BMI of 30 or higher are considered to have obesity. While BMI can be used as an initial tool to screen for obesity, it does have limitations. The WHO recognizes these limitations, stating that BMI is only “a crude population measure of obesity.”
August OMA Member Highlight
Jerome Puryear, Jr., MD, DABOM, became an OMA member in 2019 and has made a great impact in his time here. He is an active…
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…
Bariatric Surgery Candidates: Who Meets the Requirements?
Bariatric surgery has emerged as a transformative option for individuals with obesity who are struggling to lose weight from other forms of obesity treatment. However,…
How Much Does Obesity Cost the U.S?
As obesity is a continuing issue in the U.S., it affects millions of individuals across all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. Beyond its impact on physical…