Obesity

Credits

AuthorDouglas Dana
AuthorCaroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
EditorSusan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
EditorSydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC
Associate EditorTracy Landauer
Associate EditorPat Truman
Primary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD
- Internal Medicine
Primary Medical ReviewerCaroline S. Rhoads, MD
- Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerMatthew I. Kim, MD
- Endocrinology & Metabolism
Specialist Medical ReviewerDavid C.W. Lau, MD, PhD, FRCPC
- Endocrinology & Metabolism
Last UpdatedJuly 27, 2007

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Author: Douglas Dana
Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Last Updated: July 27, 2007
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism
David C.W. Lau, MD, PhD, FRCPC - Endocrinology & Metabolism

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Topic Contents
 Overview
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 Cause
 Health Risks of Obesity
 Making Changes
 Examinations and Tests
 Treatment Overview
 Health Benefits of Weight Loss
 Weight-Loss Programs and Strategies
 Medications
 Surgery
 Other Places To Get Help
 Related Information
 References
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