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Understanding Obesity

Learn the basic causes of obesity and how it can increase your chances of developing more serious conditions.

What is Obesity?

  • Overweight
    Learn the basic causes of obesity and how it can increase your chances of developing more serious conditions.
  • Obesity
    Check our health encyclopedia for a quick explanation of obesity and its treatments.

Obesity Basics

  • Highlights
    Learn the latest research on obesity and weight loss treatment and medications.
  • Introduction
    Learn how obesity is measured and how body weight affects your health.

The Causes of Obesity

  • Causes
    Are you overweight because of heredity, underlying medical problems or unhealthy lifestyle? Get the scoop here.
  • Risk Factors
    Do you eat just to eat, or are you actually hungry?

Risk Factors and Complications

  • Complications
    Age, gender, and even income can play a role in how much you weigh. Learn about risk factors for obesity.

Weight Management

  • Dietary Management
    You don't have to lose a lot of weight to improve your health. Learn how you can manage your weight.
  • Medications
    Learn about dieting options for obesity. Atkins, the Zone, Weight Watchers, which one will work best for you?

Obesity Treatment and Medications

  • Surgery
    Find out which obesity drugs and medications can help you reach your weight loss goals.
  • Resources
    In extreme cases, obesity surgery may be necessary to help you achieve your goals.

Obesity Resources

  • References
    Browse through our pool of resources to find more information about heart disease and weight loss.
  • Obesity References
    The references for these articles on obesity symptoms, causes and treatments.
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