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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…
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…
2017 Obesity Guidelines Offer Tips for Patient-friendly Office Equipment
For millions of Americans battling obesity, the biggest obstacle to weight loss and wellness is not whether they can stick to a diet or exercise…
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…
Obesity Medicine Education is Now Available Online
The Obesity Medicine Association’s top-rated obesity medicine education is now available online at the Obesity Medicine Academy! Watch presentations online and earn CME/CE credit from…
American Society of Bariatric Physicians Will Change Its Name to Obesity Medicine Association
Name Change Will Better Align Organization with Medical Obesity Treatment and Prevention Trends The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) announced today that it will…
FDA Approval of Vyvanse Means More Prescribing Options for Obesity Medicine Physicians
Physician members of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) applaud the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to approve Vyvanse, a prescription drug proven to…