61. Elsevier.com - Obesity, An Issue Of Clinics In Geriatric Medicine obesity, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric medicine, 214 To order this title,and for more information, go to External link http://www.elsevier.com/wps/product/cws_home/706291

Home Site map Regional Sites Advanced Product Search ... Obesity, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 21-4 Book information Product description Author information and services Ordering information Bibliographic and ordering information Book related information Submit your book proposal Other books in same subject area About Elsevier Select your view OBESITY, AN ISSUE OF CLINICS IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE, 21-4 To order this title, and for more information, click here First Edition By Suzanne Fields , MD Lisa Strano-Paul , MD Description The high prevalance of obesity in people up to age 80 makes this an essential issue in our Clinics in Geriatric Medicine series. Obesity contributes to poor mobility and various diseases such as Diabetes Mellitus, Syndrome X, Hypertension and Heart Disease. The authors for this issue provide information on dietary management, exercise, the role of pharmacologic strategies in weight management and functional decline in the elderly. The issue places an importance on the need to clinically assess and manage geriatric overweight and obese patients to improve their function. Contents 1. Dietary Management - For Older Subjects with Obesity (Chernoff) 2. Obesity and Functional Decline - Epidemiology, Geriatric Consequences (Jensen) 3. Role of Exercise and Physical Therapy in Weight Management for Seniors ( Gostic) 4. Sacropenia of Obesity; Metabolic Sequelae of Obesity in the Elderly (Evans) 5. Pharmacologic Options for Weight Management (Mathys) 6. Bariatric Units in Long Term Care Setting (Dimant) 7. Protocols and Equipment Needs of the Bariatric Geriatric Population (Gallagher) 8. Medical Assesment of Obese Older Patients (Aronne) 9. Obesity in Tube Fed, Ventilation-Dependent Nursign Home Patients (Gonzalez) 10. Sleep Apnea (Groth) 11. Weight Counseling by Physicians (Ghormley, Kiehn)

62. Sports Medicine Advisor 2005.2: The Role Of Exercise In Treating Obesity Sports medicine Topics All Health Topics obesity is generally defined asthe condition of weighing 20% or more over your ideal weight. http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/sma/sma_exercise_crs.htm

Sports Medicine Topics All Health Topics MedSport Find a UMHS Doctor Search Sports Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Spanish version Illustration The Role of Exercise in Treating Obesity What is obesity? Obesity is defined as the condition of being very overweight and having a body mass index, or BMI, of 30 or higher. The BMI is a measure of your weight relative to your height. You can find your BMI from a chart. Your waist size is also important. It is a measure of your abdominal fat. Your health risks, especially for diabetes and heart disease but also some cancers, increase as your BMI and your waist size get larger. A waist measurement greater than 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women indicates a significant increase in health risk. To find out what your BMI and health risk are, see

63. AMEDEO, The Medical Literature Guide - Scientific Information In Medicine Rehabilitation medicine 23. Diagnostic Procedures Diagnostic Imaging Nuclearmedicine 24. Nutrition Anorexia Nutrition obesity 25. Substance Abuse http://www.amedeo.com/

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64. Adolescent Medicine : Facts About Obesity: - New Hanover Adolescent medicine Facts about obesity New Hanover Health Network ofWilmington, North Carolina serving Pender, New Hanover, Duplin, Onslow, http://www.nhhn.org/12976.cfm

Home Health Information Health Topics A to Z Health Topics A to Z Adolescent Medicine Facts about obesity: According to the National Center for Health Statistics, about 15 percent of children ages 6 to 11 in the United States are considered overweight and 15 percent of teenagers (ages 12 to 19) are overweight. More people are now overweight than 15 years ago. This increase is seen in both sexes and all ages. Individuals who are obese as adolescents will most likely remain obese as they become older. What is obesity? Obesity is defined as a generalized accumulation of body fat. Obesity is determined by measuring both the height and weight of the adolescent. An adolescent is considered obese if he/she is significantly over the ideal weight for his/her height. Overweight is defined as increased body size with increased lean body mass and without excess accumulation of body fat. A uniform standard to separate obesity from overweight has not been established. Research studies suggest that overweight adolescents may become overweight adults. What causes teens to become overweight?

65. Adolescent Medicine : What Is Obesity? - New Hanover Adolescent medicine What is obesity? New Hanover Health Network of Wilmington,North Carolina serving Pender, New Hanover, Duplin, Onslow, Brunswich, http://www.nhhn.org/12938.cfm

Home Health Information Health Topics A to Z Health Topics A to Z Adolescent Medicine What is obesity? Obesity is defined as a generalized accumulation of body fat. Obesity is determined by measuring both the height and weight of the adolescent. An adolescent is considered obese if he/she is significantly over the ideal weight for his/her height. Overweight is defined as increased body size with increased lean body mass and without excess accumulation of body fat. A uniform standard to separate obesity from overweight has not been established. Research studies suggest that overweight adolescents may become overweight adults. What causes obesity? During the 1990s, one physiologist proposed a "set point theory" which has continued to gain support. The set point theory suggests that weight is determined by complex interactions of neural, hormonal, and metabolic factors. Genetic and familial influences contribute to metabolic rates and physical activity levels important to energy expenditure. Some effort is now being made to address two types of obesity: obesity with specific organic etiology (endogenous) obesity caused by simple excessive caloric intake, genetic/familial, psychogenic and mixed factors (exogenous)

66. A Sports Medicine Approach To Treating Childhood Obesity - WI, Milwaukee WI A Sports medicine Approach to Treating Childhood obesity Columbia St.Mary s Community Physicians of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Washington County. http://www.columbia-stmarys.org/11911.cfm

Print Search Send to a friend Home A Sports Medicine Approach to Treating Childhood Obesity Patricia Griffin Kellicker, BSN When talk centers on childhood obesity in the United States, words like �critical� and �epidemic� have become unfortunately common. An alarming nine million children over the age of six are considered obese in this country. The health risks are all too real and include diabetes, high blood pressure high cholesterol , and low self-esteem, to name a few. The tried-and-true prescription of more exercise and better nutrition still holds true, but overweight children face unique challenges when it comes to weight loss. The Problem The statistics are disturbing. Over the past thirty years, childhood obesity has doubled for preschool children and adolescents, and tripled for children aged 6�11 years old. Not only are the overall obesity rates increasing, the heaviest kids are heavier than they were thirty years ago. Why is this happening? Experts who have studied childhood obesity attribute it to a change in lifestyle. The active lifestyle of the past�walking to school, playing outside, and engaging in after-school activities�has been replaced by a sedentary lifestyle of TV and computer games. Eating habits have changed noticeably, with convenience foods that are higher in fat and calories replacing fruits and vegetables. Even school lunches sometimes don�t make the grade as far as fat content and healthy ingredients. The health consequences of obesity�physical, emotional, and social�are significant. Type 2 diabetes is common among obese children, along with elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep problems

67. Weight Control And Obesity Topic Page (Food & Nutrition Information Center) Archives of Pediatrics Adolescent medicine obesity Issue Table of contents fromAugust 2003 issue devoted to obesity. Covers behavioral and mental health http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/000060.html

Accessibility Info Weight Control and Obesity See also: Reports and Studies on Obesity Childhood Obesity Treatment and Prevention Guidelines and Background Evaluating Weight Control Programs Practical On-line Weight Control Assistance Non-diet Approach Other Resources Childhood Obesity A Table of contents from August 2003 issue devoted to obesity. Covers behavioral and mental health issues as well as prevalence and treatment issues. Article abstracts may be viewed; however, subscription or one-time purchased access is necessary to view full text. BMI for Children and Teens From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC Growth Charts From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Childhood Obesity: A Food and Nutrition Resource List for Educators and Researchers Childhood Obesity A 2-part presentation available as a webcast and PowerPoint presentation. Part 1: Talking with Parents and Children about Being Overweight Part 2: Helping Overweight Children Have High Self-Esteem and a Positive Body Image From: California Distance Learning Health Network, Graduate School of Public Health at San Diego State University

68. Lifetimetv.com: Strong Medicine - Fact Sheet : Obesity Home Shows Strong medicine Fact Sheets obesity is the secondleadingcause of preventable deaths and is a major risk factor for serious health http://www.lifetimetv.com/shows/strongmed/fact/fact2_2.html

Home Shows Strong Medicine Fact Sheets Subject: Obesity What Is It? Obesity is a chronic disease defined as an excess of body fat. It is one of the most prevalent health problems in the United States, affecting at least 39 million Americans: more than one quarter of all adults and approximately one in five children. Obesity is the second-leading cause of preventable deaths and is a major risk factor for serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease and some forms of cancer. Studies also show that upper body obesity, particularly excess fat around the abdomen, increases health risk more than fat accumulation in the lower body (the hips and thighs). Symptoms In addition to having an above-average body weight, those with obesity may also experience trouble sleeping; sleep apnea (a condition in which breathing is irregular and periodically stops during sleep); shortness of breath, especially on exertion; joint pain; varicose veins; skin problems caused when moisture accumulates in the folds of the skin; early menopause; low self-esteem; gallstones; and osteoarthritis in weight-bearing joints (especially the knees). Obesity has also been linked to high blood pressure, as well as high levels of blood sugar (glucose), cholesterol and triglycerides. Will I Get Fat?

69. Obesity - Medicine Terms Health and medicine terms and glossary detailed Information on obesity. http://www.encyclopedia-wiki.org/encyclopedias/medicine/Obesity.html

Obesity Medicine and health Home Encyclopedias Lexika Articles ... Medizin und Gesundheit Medicine terms: Obesity Abnormal body weight, usually defined as more than 20 percent above average for age, height and bone structure. Although used interchangeably, "overweight" and "obese" do not mean the same thing. Obesity is a medical term meaning the storage of excess fat (adipose tissue) in the body. Medicine terms and glossary navigation: Next Topics: OBSESSIONS Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder Obstetrician OBSTETRICIAN-GYNECOLOGIST ... Odynephobia Back to Medicine Index: Medicine terms Home Web the encyclopedia-wiki.org http://www.encyclopedia-wiki.org

70. Gastric Surgery For Severe Obesity - Medicine Terms Health and medicine terms and glossary detailed Information on Gastric Surgeryfor Severe obesity. http://www.encyclopedia-wiki.org/encyclopedias/medicine/Gastric-Surgery-for-Seve

Gastric Surgery for Severe Obesity Medicine and health Home Encyclopedias Lexika Articles ... Medizin und Gesundheit Medicine terms: Gastric Surgery for Severe Obesity Obesity is a medical term meaning the storage of excess fat (adipose tissue) in the body. Medicine terms and glossary navigation: Next Topics: Gastric-ulcer Gastrin Gastrinoma Gastritis ... General-anesthesia Back to Medicine Index: Medicine terms Home Web the encyclopedia-wiki.org http://www.encyclopedia-wiki.org

71. Comprehensive Obesity Management Program - SIU School Of Medicine, Springfield, We are a comprehensive clinic that treats people with obesity concerns and by a board certified internal medicine physician, an informative lecture, http://www.siumed.edu/medicine/comp.htm

This page should be viewed in a 4.0 or later browser. Welcome! and thank you for your interest in COMP! We are a comprehensive clinic that treats people with obesity concerns and issues. We offer a well-rounded medically managed program which treats each patient as an individual with individual needs. We feel this is what sets us apart from similar weight loss clinics. During the first visit, our team provides a thorough evaluation which includes a consultation by a board certified internal medicine physician, an informative lecture, a dietician consultation and a counselor evaluation. These are all scheduled on the same day to avoid four different appointments. On the day of the evaluation you will be provided with information to begin to make healthy lifestyle changes immediately. On that day also a plan for continued treatment and evaluation will be discussed with you by the health care professionals in our team. We are all a team that works together and are committed to both comprehensive and excellent care for you. Give us a call at (217)545-COMP (2667), or e-mail us at

72. Risks Of Obesity - Comprehensive Obesity Management Program, SIU School Of Medic Risks of obesity Bariatric Surgery NonSurgical Options Common Questions Dietitian s Corner Comprehensive obesity Management Program http://www.siumed.edu/medicine/comp/risks.htm

This page should be viewed in a version 4.0 or later browser. RISKS OF OBESITY WHAT ARE THE HEALTH RISKS OF BEING OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE? Being overweight or obese is associated with a significantly higher risk or development of other medical illnesses. These include high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, gall bladder disease, heart disease, sleep apnea, heartburn and joint pains. In addition to these illnesses, obesity affects the quality of life and some people may suffer from social stigmatization and discrimination. There is also evidence that sustained weight loss can reduce or even reverse some of the medical problems outlined above and improve life expectancy as well as the quality of life. Management of obesity is a complex and a life long process and requires a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach. Obesity is not just a cosmetic problem!

73. Sports Medicine May Help The National Fight Against Pediatric Obesity ? Physicians and coaches can evaluate the effectiveness of methods widely usedto measure body composition and predict the minimum weight an athlete should http://www.news-medical.net/?id=2716

74. Best Practice Medicine- Professional Reference - Overweight And Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Overweight and obesity. ComplementaryMedicine Evidence Highlights Detailed recommendations in the Report http://merck.micromedex.com/index.asp?page=bpm_brief&article_id=BPM01EN07

75. Vincent Pera, Jr., MD Assessment, classification and treatment of obesity behavioral medicine perspective . obesity What are the options that make a difference? medicine and http://www.lifespan.org/behavmed/Affiliatedfacultypages/vpera.htm

Vincent Pera, Jr., MD Medical Director Weight Management Program Behavioral Medicine Clinic The Miriam Hospital Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine Coro West 3rd Floor One Hoppin Street Providence, RI 02903 Phone: Email: vpera@lifespan.org Fax: Clark, M.M., Marcus, B.H., Pera, V. Niaura, R.S. (1994). Changes in Eating Inventory Scores Following Obesity Treatment. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 15, 4, Clark, M.M., Pera, V. , Goldstein, M.G., Thebarge, R.W., Guise, B.J. (1996). Counseling Strategies for Obese Patients. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 12(4), Clark, M.M., Ruggierio, L., Pera, V. Psychiatric Care of the Medical Patient , 903-926, Oxford University Press, Inc., New York, NY. Pera, V. (1995). Maintenance of Weight Loss: A needs Assessment. Obesity Research, 3(3), Pera, V. (1996). History of sexual abuse and obesity treatment outcome. Addictive Behaviors, 21 (3,) Pera, V. (1997). Sexual trauma and overweight. The Weight Control Digest Pera, V.

76. Postgraduate Medicine: Obesity VOL 114 / NO 6 / DECEMBER 2003 / POSTGRADUATE medicine obesity has becomeone of the most common conditions seen by primary care physicians. http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2003/12_03/intro_jensen.htm

Obesity A two-part, four-article symposium Symposium coordinator Michael D. Jensen, MD Professor of Medicine Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Endocrine Research Unit Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota VOL 114 / NO 6 / DECEMBER 2003 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE INTRODUCTION TO THE SYMPOSIUM . By Michael D. Jensen, MD EVALUATION OF OBESITY : Who are the obese? By George A. Bray, MD FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN WEIGHT CONTROL : Molecular and genetic discoveries pave the way. By Daniel H. Bessesen, MD Obesity has become one of the most common conditions seen by primary care physicians. Despite the frequency with which physicians see this disorder, however, few medical schools have a comprehensive obesity curriculum, and most residencies do not include specific obesity training. Perhaps because of these problems, only a limited number of practicing physicians focus on obesity, and an even smaller group rigorously apply the latest scientific knowledge to its interventions. To address some of the misperceptions surrounding the science and treatment of obesity, we present this two-part, four-article symposium. The articles are written by physician-scientists who are members of the Centers for Obesity Research and Education, one of the education programs of the North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO). NAASO is the only professional society founded on the basis of enhancing scientific understanding of obesity and applying the scientifically obtained insights to obesity education and management.

77. Postgraduate Medicine: Whittling Away At Obesity And Overweight VOL 117 / NO 1 / JANUARY 2005 / POSTGRADUATE medicine The economic burden ofoverweight and obesity is difficult to quantify, but some researchers http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2005/01_05/ruser.htm

Whittling away at obesity and overweight Small lifestyle changes can have the biggest impact Christopher B. Ruser, MD; Daniel G. Federman, MD; Susan S. Kashaf, MD VOL 117 / NO 1 / JANUARY 2005 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE CME learning objectives To appreciate that the prevalence of obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States To understand that obesity is a multifaceted problem that is probably influenced by genes that have been shaped by evolution to be fat-protective To review the treatment options for obesity The authors disclose no financial interests in this article. They disclose unlabeled uses of bupropion, topiramate, and metformin. Preview : Obesity is an epidemic in the United States, where most adults are overweight or obese. The link between obesity and a broad range of significant medical comorbidities and mortality portends staggering healthcare, social, and economic costs. In this article, the authors discuss how primary care physicians can assess their obese or overweight patient's willingness to make changes that can reduce weight and promote health and fitness. They explore why focusing on diet, lifestyle, and behaviors for health promotion and fitness is often more effective than zeroing in on weight loss alone. Ruser CB, Federman DG, Kashaf SS. Whittling away at obesity and overweight: small lifestyle changes can have the biggest impact. Postgrad Med 2005;117(1):31-40

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