weight control and understanding obesity

Obesity and overweight are becoming a national crisis. We are committed to helping people understand the reasons for recent increases in obesity and how, as a culture and as individuals, we might lower percentages of obese and overweight cicizens.

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
Updated December 2009