Assessment and management of patients with obesity
Obesity is a disease, not a condition resulting from ill-advised behavioral choices. 1 After all, obesity meets the essential criteria…
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BMI: The Mismeasure of Weight and the Mistreatment of Obesity
People who seek medical treatment for obesity or an eating disorder do so with the hope their health plan will…
CONTINUING EDUCATION: Assessment and management of patients with obesity
By Mary Annette Hess, PhD, FNP-BC, CNS and W. Timothy Garvey, MD, FACE Before reading the article, click here to take…
Incontinence may reflect body fat, not just weight
Being overweight or obese is an established risk factor for urinary incontinence, but a recent study indicates that body composition…
Obesity May Make Rheumatoid Arthritis Tough to Spot, Track
Blood tests to diagnose and monitor rheumatoid arthritis may be thrown off by obesity in women, a new study suggests.…
Promoting self-esteem in overweight and obese girls
By Meaghan M. Eddy, MSN, NP-C The purpose of this literature review is to delineate the link between overweight/obesity (OW/O)…
Promoting self-esteem in overweight and obese girls
Childhood obesity has reached epidemic rates in the United States, affecting all socioeconomic classes. At the same time, girls in…
Providing Bias-informed and Evidence-based Care for Pregnant Persons with Obesity
The rate of obesity in the United States continues to rise annually, and over one million pregnant individuals live with…
Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs
The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro continue to reflect Americans’ desire to slim down. While…
What does weight-inclusive health care mean? A dietitian explains what some providers are doing to end weight stigma
People with larger bodies often experience weight stigma as discrimination, prejudice, negative stereotypes and judgments from others – including their own doctors and other health care providers
WPSI Issues New Clinical Guidelines for Obesity Prevention in Women 40 to 60
Advocates Preemptive Intervention to Address Obesity Risk Before Weight Gain