Abstract Purpose of Review As a chronic and relapsing disease, obesity impairs metabolism
and causes cardiovascular diseases. Although behavioral modification is important for the …

As a chronic and relapsing disease, obesity negatively impacts the health of men to a
greater extent than that of women, with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Since …

Background In order to manage the increasing worldwide problem of obesity, medical
students will need to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and counsel …

These adaptations might be potent enough to undermine the long-term effectiveness of
lifestyle modification in most individuals with obesity, particularly in an environment that …

Obesity is a chronic, relapsing disease that necessitates a multidisciplinary approach to
management. Behavioral changes are the foundation to management, but adjunctive …

Understanding body weight regulation will aid in the development of new strategies to
combat obesity. This review examines energy homeostasis and food intake behaviors …

Background Less than 1% of severely obese US adults undergo bariatric surgery annually. It
is critical to understand the factors that contribute to its utilization. Objectives To understand …

National guidelines have been established to support the role of primary care physicians in
addressing obesity. Preparing primary care residents to recognize and treat …

Objective Obesity Medicine Education Collaborative (OMEC) was formed to develop obesity‐
focused competencies and benchmarks that can be used by undergraduate and graduate …

Background The impact of a lifestyle intervention (LSI) program for the long-term
management of subjects with metabolic syndrome in a primary care setting is not known …