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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…
The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is characterized by a high dietary intake of olive oil, fruits, nuts, and vegetables; a moderate intake of fish and poultry; a…
Medications That May Increase Weight
Many commonly used medications may cause weight gain. The amount of weight gained may vary depending on the patient and type of medication. Mechanisms for…
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…
What Is a Ketogenic Diet?
A ketogenic diet is similar to a strict low-carbohydrate diet with two main differences: restriction of protein intake and the purposeful induction of “nutritional (or…
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…
The Role of Resistance Training in the Management of Obesity
The role of exercise has traditionally been felt to play only a minor role in the management of obesity, despite it being recognized as a…
What Is a Low-carb Diet?
A low-carb diet emphasizes eating proteins, natural fats, and vegetables, while decreasing, and in some cases eliminating altogether, the consumption of grains, breads, pastas, rice,…
Obesity Medications
Anti-obesity medications are a class of medications that have a primary indication for the treatment of obesity. Obesity is a multi-factorial chronic disease and like other…