weight control

Obesity and overweight are becoming a national crisis. As your wellness partner, SeekWellness is committed to helping people understand the reasons for recent increases in obesity and how, as a culture and as individuals, we might improve this situation.

Overview
What's New in Weight Management? by Caroline Cederquist, MD
Do You Know the Health Risks of Being Overweight?

Setting Goals
Aim for a Healthy Weight
Celebrate the Beauty of Youth
Body Image by Don Ardell

Factors that Contribute to Weight Gain or Loss
Understanding Adult Obesity
Physical Acitivity and Weight Control
Walking: A Step in the Right Direction

Risks and Commitment
Gout
Dieting and Gallstones
Choosing a Safe and Healthy Weight Loss Program
Losing Weight Safely
How To Succeed At Weight Loss
The Importance of Becoming Fit

Basic Concepts
Weight Loss
Sugar Substitutes
Very Low Calorie Diets

Treatments and Approaches
Prescription Medications for the Treatment of Obesity
Gastric Surgery for Severe Obesity
Dieter's Brews Make Tea Time a Dangerous Affair
Guide to Behavior Change

Designing a Program
Guide to Physical Activity

Special Issues
Changing That Deadly Spare Tire (Metabolic Syndrome)
Helping Your Overweight Child
Eating Disorders FAQ
Body Image and You , for teens and younger girls

Resources

What's New in Weight Loss
Weight Loss Claims Are No Joke For Dieters (Health Consumerism Center)
Obesity, Physical Activity, and Weight-control Glossary
Locate a Bariatric Physician

Posted October 2002