Obesity is a chronic condition characterized by excessive bodily fat caused by a combination of genetic, behavioral, metabolic, hormonal, social, cultural, and psychological factors. A person is considered obese when their body mass index is above 30....
This page was last updated on June 24th, 2008
This page was last updated on June 24th, 2008
Obesity (from Nutrition and Metabolism Disorders)
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NAASO: The North American Association for the Study of Obesity
An interdisciplinary society whose purpose is to develop, extend and disseminate knowledge in the field of obesity.
Donald B. Brown Research Chair on Obesity
A Laval University center dedicated to research, communication and education on obesity.
Childhood Obesity
Find out more about overeating and weight problems in children and how to deal with them.
Human Choriogonadotropin and Obesity Treatment
A discussion about oral administration of Human Choriogonadotropin significantly decreases subcutaneous fat in dieting obese patients. Find research results.
Excessive Appetite
A discussion about small weight losses and gains and setting some goals.
Obesity-diet.com
European-based, professional web site dealing with diet and obesity. It is meant for the general public.
Obesity Week
News and comprehensive information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of obesity.
Association of Morbid Obesity Support
Support for bariatric obesity surgery patients and those considering this weight loss procedure.
Lose Weight Gain Health
From Roche Pharmaceutical, provides practical advice on healthy eating, diet, obesity and losing weight.
Roles of Mental Health Professionals in Multidisciplinary Medically Supervised Treatment Programs for Obesity
Paper presenting a case management model, assessment for treatment planning, clinical practice model, and behavioral health treatment options.
Understanding Adult Obesity
An in depth look at this disorder and how it is measured, causes, consequences, treatment, research and additional reading.
The Scientific Definition of Obesity and its Dangers
Prevalence, etiology, complications, and suggested treatments abstracted from the Western Journal of Medicine.
Obesity on Medbroadcast.com
Classes of obesity and causes in adulthood.
First Federal Obesity Clinical Guidelines
Identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults reviewed by 115 health experts at major medical and professional societies.
Barbara's Obesity Meds and Research News
Plain-language information on obesity medications, weight loss and diet studies written for professionals and patients.
WLS Help
Dedicated to providing the latest information on obesity, and surgical treatment. Provides online support, advocacy and help for those interested in weight loss surgery
Weight Loss, Dieting and Obesity
Multidisciplinary educational resource evaluating the pros and the cons of a wide range of treatment options for obesity, including diets, exercise, surgery, medications and hypnosis.
Obesity Overview Articles
Obesity has commonly been viewed as the adverse outcome of inappropriate eating and the failure of self discipline on the part of those afflicted. A look at what this really is and some of the causes and different types.
Surgeon General Asks Communities To Address Obesity
Community-based strategies, statistics, costs attributed to overweight and obesity, asthma, Type 2 diabetes, BMI calculator, and comments from the US Surgeon General, David Satcher.
Obesity
Definition in the Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia. Illustration, alternative names, considerations, common causes, and home care.
Veritas Medicine
Clinical trial listings for obesity. Perform a personalized search to find ongoing trials that match your needs.
Rochester Center for Obesity Research
Rochester Hills, Michigan.
HealthLink MCW
An article about the health problems related to severe obesity.
Health Link MCW
An article about the search for genes responsible for human obesity.
eMedicine Health - Obesity
Consumer health resource center providing an overview of obesity and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Uncommon Courage
Information on eating disorders, size discrimination toward women and children, bodysize issues, health concerns and support.
Weight Loss Tips
Ten points to help you from Clinical Psychologist, Thomas D. Yarnell, Ph.D.
Michael D. Myers M.D. Inc.
General background information on obesity. Includes the prevalence, a definition, causes, medical complications and treatments.
The Obesity Awareness and Solutions Trust
Information on the prevention and management of obesity.
Obesity and the Zone
High carbohydrate diets, avoid illness, the insulin connection, heart disease, aging, food theory, and links.
WebMD Health
Consumer health site, symptoms, causes and treatments, calorie calculator and health toll.
Obesidad.net
Treat your obesity disease with free weight loss tips, diets and nutrition advice. Ask Dr. Goldberg and health forum.
The Complexity of Obesity
Discussion of the health, holistic, and other features of this disorder provided by Inner Self magazine.
Obesity: Is it an Eating Disorder?
FAQ provided by the Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. answers questions about definitions of obesity, health risks, weight-loss pills, and what can be done.
An interdisciplinary society whose purpose is to develop, extend and disseminate knowledge in the field of obesity.
A Laval University center dedicated to research, communication and education on obesity.
Find out more about overeating and weight problems in children and how to deal with them.
A discussion about oral administration of Human Choriogonadotropin significantly decreases subcutaneous fat in dieting obese patients. Find research results.
A discussion about small weight losses and gains and setting some goals.
European-based, professional web site dealing with diet and obesity. It is meant for the general public.
News and comprehensive information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of obesity.
Support for bariatric obesity surgery patients and those considering this weight loss procedure.
From Roche Pharmaceutical, provides practical advice on healthy eating, diet, obesity and losing weight.
Paper presenting a case management model, assessment for treatment planning, clinical practice model, and behavioral health treatment options.
An in depth look at this disorder and how it is measured, causes, consequences, treatment, research and additional reading.
Prevalence, etiology, complications, and suggested treatments abstracted from the Western Journal of Medicine.
Classes of obesity and causes in adulthood.
Identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults reviewed by 115 health experts at major medical and professional societies.
Plain-language information on obesity medications, weight loss and diet studies written for professionals and patients.
Dedicated to providing the latest information on obesity, and surgical treatment. Provides online support, advocacy and help for those interested in weight loss surgery
Multidisciplinary educational resource evaluating the pros and the cons of a wide range of treatment options for obesity, including diets, exercise, surgery, medications and hypnosis.
Obesity has commonly been viewed as the adverse outcome of inappropriate eating and the failure of self discipline on the part of those afflicted. A look at what this really is and some of the causes and different types.
Community-based strategies, statistics, costs attributed to overweight and obesity, asthma, Type 2 diabetes, BMI calculator, and comments from the US Surgeon General, David Satcher.
Definition in the Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia. Illustration, alternative names, considerations, common causes, and home care.
Clinical trial listings for obesity. Perform a personalized search to find ongoing trials that match your needs.
Rochester Hills, Michigan.
An article about the health problems related to severe obesity.
An article about the search for genes responsible for human obesity.
Consumer health resource center providing an overview of obesity and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Information on eating disorders, size discrimination toward women and children, bodysize issues, health concerns and support.
Ten points to help you from Clinical Psychologist, Thomas D. Yarnell, Ph.D.
General background information on obesity. Includes the prevalence, a definition, causes, medical complications and treatments.
Information on the prevention and management of obesity.
High carbohydrate diets, avoid illness, the insulin connection, heart disease, aging, food theory, and links.
Consumer health site, symptoms, causes and treatments, calorie calculator and health toll.
Treat your obesity disease with free weight loss tips, diets and nutrition advice. Ask Dr. Goldberg and health forum.
Discussion of the health, holistic, and other features of this disorder provided by Inner Self magazine.
FAQ provided by the Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. answers questions about definitions of obesity, health risks, weight-loss pills, and what can be done.
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