Pre-Obesity and Obesity Evaluation
OMA stresses the importance of medical, dietary, and physical activity histories, and specialized physical exams.
Preventing Obesity
Harvard offers information on how much exercise and activity is necessary to prevent weight gain and obesity, as well as world-wide research to back these points.
Information on Obesity
The Cleveland Clinic has information on obesity including types of obesity, symptoms, causes, and effects.
Facts About Adult Obesity
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has statistics on obesity in adults in the United States.
“Why Weight?”
The STOP Obesity Alliance presents case-based scenarios to help providers communicate effectively with patients about weight and health.
Management of Obesity in the Primary Care Setting
This resource offers guidance on interacting with patients regarding obesity.
Navigating Pediatric Obesity
OMA offers guidelines for assessing, diagnosing, and evaluating pediatric obesity.
Treating Obesity
A medically-reviewed article has information on the treatment of obesity including available medications, exercise, and diet.
Anti-Obesity Drugs and Therapies
A 2022 OMA clinical practice statement provides clinicians with insights into FDA-approved and developing anti-obesity drugs.
Sales for Weight-Loss Drugs Climb
As sales for weight-loss drugs continue to grow, pharmaceutical companies are quickly looking to expand into the weight-loss drug market.