21. NEJM -- A Low-Carbohydrate As Compared With A Low-Fat Diet In Severe Obesity A LowCarbohydrate as Compared with a Low-Fat Diet in Severe obesity the Department of medicine, Division of Cardiology (F.F.S http://www.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/348/21/2074

HOME SEARCH CURRENT ISSUE PAST ISSUES ... HELP Please sign in for full text and personal services Previous Volume 348:2074-2081 May 22, 2003 Number 21 Next A Low-Carbohydrate as Compared with a Low-Fat Diet in Severe Obesity Frederick F. Samaha, M.D., Nayyar Iqbal, M.D., Prakash Seshadri, M.D., Kathryn L. Chicano, C.R.N.P., Denise A. Daily, R.D., Joyce McGrory, C.R.N.P., Terrence Williams, B.S., Monica Williams, B.S., Edward J. Gracely, Ph.D., and Linda Stern, M.D. Full Text PDF PDA Full Text CME Exam ... Chapters at Harrison's ABSTRACT Background The effects of a carbohydrate-restricted diet on weight loss and risk factors for atherosclerosis have been incompletely assessed. Methods We randomly assigned 132 severely obese subjects (including 77 blacks and 23 women) with a mean body-mass index of 43 and a high prevalence of diabetes (39 percent) or the metabolic syndrome (43 percent) to a carbohydrate-restricted (low-carbohydrate) diet or a calorie- and fat-restricted (low-fat) diet. Results Seventy-nine subjects completed the six-month study. An analysis including all subjects, with the last observation

22. Gale Encyclopedia Of Alternative Medicine Obesity You are Here Articles Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative medicine Article. obesity. Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative medicine by Paula FordMartin. Definition. http://www.findarticles.com/g2603/0005/2603000559/p1/article.jhtml

23. The Scientific Definition Of Obesity And Its Dangers 1/26/02 Prevalence, etiology, complications, and suggested treatments abstracted from the Western Journal of medicine. http://www.mercola.com/2002/jan/26/obesity.htm

Dr. Joseph Mercola Author of the Total Health Program Enter your e-mail address below to subscribe to my free newsletter: Previous Issues Essential Info Health Blog My Vision My Qualifications #1 Natural Health Site ... More... Health Resources Nutrition Plan Fewer Grains/Sugars More Omega-3 More Water ... Issue 293 January 26, 2002 Aspirin Not Recommended for Heart Disease Baby Aspirin for the Heart Diet and Sunlight Linked to Breast Cancer Risk Exercise Good for Depression ... Print this Page document.write ( "E-mail to a Friend" ); document.write ( "" ); The Scientific Definition of Obesity and its Dangers By Dr. Tanner Prevalence Guideline recommendations used in this article have been adapted from The prevalence of obesity increased from 12% in 1991 to 18% in 1998. Increases were seen in both sexes and all socioeconomic classes, with the greatest increase seen in 18- to 29-year-olds and in those who have achieved higher education4 Obesity rates are underestimated because overweight people tend to underestimate their weight and overestimate their height5 Etiology Obesity is a chronic condition that develops as a result of an interaction between a person's genetic makeup and their environment. How and why obesity occurs are not well understood; however, social, behavioral, cultural, psychological, metabolic, and genetic factors are involved1

24. Gale Encyclopedia Of Alternative Medicine Obesity Alternative medicine Article. obesity. Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative medicine by Paula FordMartin. Continued from page 1. At what http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/g2603/0005/2603000559/p2/article.jhtml?term=

25. Obesity Internal medicine Au. obesity Andrew Binns. http://www.medicineau.net.au/clinical/medicine/medicine1.html

Internal Medicine Au Obesity Andrew Binns QuickFind Home Search Links Handouts Calender Software Tips Mail Lists Forums Aboriginal Health Adolescent Medicine Anaesthetics Complementary Medicine Dermatology Drugs and Alcohol Emergency ENT Geriatrics Health ICU Musculoskeletal Paediatrics Palliative Care Psychiatry Sexual Health Surgery Women's Health Internal Medicine Strongyloidiasis Landmark Study - Reducing diabetes complications GP management of obesity Cutaneous Larva Migrans Occupational Asthma Arboviruses Diabetes Guidelines - Practical Points Obesity Drug Treatments in Diabetes - a brief guide Bat Lyssavirus Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diabetes Shared Care Diabetes - the Glycaemic Index Investigating Hepatitis Hepatitis C Manual Pollens in Asthma and Rhinitis Severe Chronic Neutopaenia About MedAu Last Modified 31/10/98 Obesity has become an epidemic on a global scale and poses one of the greatest threats to human health and well being as the 21st century approaches. The World Health Organisation has declared that obesity is a disease of pandemic significance, which threatens the developing world as well as developed countries. Obesity has now been changed from a minor to a major risk factor for coronary heart disease by the American Heart Association. The other major risk factors are smoking, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and a sedentary lifestyle.

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27. NEJM -- Genetic Medicine And Obesity Clinical Implications of Basic Research from The New England Journal of medicine Genetic medicine and obesity. http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/extract/348/21/2138

HOME SEARCH CURRENT ISSUE PAST ISSUES ... HELP Please sign in for full text and personal services Previous Volume 348:2138-2139 May 22, 2003 Number 21 Next Genetic Medicine and Obesity Timothy John Aitman, M.D., Ph.D. Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the full text and any section headings. Full Text PDF PDA Full Text Add to Personal Archive ... Chapters at Harrison's Almost all common diseases, such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, are genetically complex traits. Although they appear to run in families, they have no clear pattern of inheritance and their clinical expression has been attributed to the interaction between multiple genes and the environment, but the genes have been very hard to identify. Since identification of the genes involved is a crucial step toward understanding the molecular pathogenesis of complex diseases, new methods are needed to accelerate this process. A study by Schadt and colleagues of obesity in mice may provide such an approach. Schadt and Full Text of this Article HOME SEARCH CURRENT ISSUE ... HELP Comments and questions? Please

28. NEJM -- Obesity And The Risk Of Heart Failure Original Article from The New England Journal of medicine obesity and the Risk of Heart Failure. http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/347/5/305

HOME SEARCH CURRENT ISSUE PAST ISSUES ... HELP Please sign in for full text and personal services Previous Volume 347:305-313 August 1, 2002 Number 5 Next Obesity and the Risk of Heart Failure Satish Kenchaiah, M.D., Jane C. Evans, D.Sc., Daniel Levy, M.D., Peter W.F. Wilson, M.D., Emelia J. Benjamin, M.D., Martin G. Larson, S.D., William B. Kannel, M.D., M.P.H., and Ramachandran S. Vasan, M.D. Full Text PDF PDA Full Text Editorial ... Chapters at Harrison's ABSTRACT Background Extreme obesity is recognized to be a risk factor for heart failure. It is unclear whether overweight and lesser degrees of obesity also pose a risk. Methods We investigated the relation between the body-mass index (the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters) and the incidence of heart failure among 5881 participants in the Framingham Heart Study (mean age, 55 years; 54 percent women). With the use of Cox proportional-hazards models, the body-mass index was evaluated both as a continuous variable and as a categorical variable (normal, 18.5 to 24.9; overweight, 25.0 to 29.9; and obese, 30.0 or more).

29. Obesity Sometimes an illness or medicine can contribute to weight gain. Researchers are studying the causes of obesity to learn more about how to prevent and reverse it http://www.4woman.gov/faq/obesity.htm

Search our database by Health Topic or enter your own keywords OBESITY Printer-friendly version PDF file, 216 Kb] What is obesity? What causes being overweight and obesity? How many women are obese? What are some of the serious health problems linked to obesity? ... How can I improve my health if I am obese? See also... Diet and Nutrition Exercise Weight Loss What is obesity? Obesity means that you have an unhealthy amount of body fat. Everyone needs some body fat, but too much fat can cause health problems. Overweight and obesity are defined using a tool called Body Mass Index (BMI) . BMI is a way of estimating total body fat for most people. The easiest way to find out your BMI is to use a BMI table for adults (see below). There is also a handy BMI calculator at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's web site (see resources at the end of this FAQ). To find your BMI, you need to know your height and your weight. You can also take your weight in pounds, divide that number by your height in inches squared, and multiply the result by 703 to get your BMI. Click here for an html version of the BMI chart Note: this chart is for adults (age 20 years and older) Source: Surgeon General's Healthy Weight Advice for Consumers, 2001

30. Medical Articles, Jobs And Information: Medical Research @ Nature.com with a family history of breast cancer British Journal of Cancer Reversal of obesity by targeted ablation of adipose tissue Nature medicine Histologic and http://medicine.nature.com/

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31. Lifetimetv.com: Strong Medicine - Fact Sheet : Obesity 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 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?

32. ACPM - American College Of Preventive Medicine The American College of Preventive medicine issues its official position on diet in the prevention and control of obesity, type II diabetes, and insulin http://www.acpm.org/2002-057(F).htm

Diet in the Prevention and Control of Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and Type II Diabetes American College of Preventive Medicine Position Statement American College of Preventive Medicine Writing Group : Ginie Chan, MD, MPH ( ); David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM ( Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT ) and the ACPM Policy Committee Corresponding author: David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM C/o Jennifer K. Bretsch, MS American College of Preventive Medicine 1307 New York Avenue, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-466-2044 Fax: 202-466-2662 Email: jkb@acpm.org with copy to: katzdl@pol.net Purpose The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) presents this position statement on the use of diet to prevent and control obesity, insulin resistance, and type II diabetes. ACPM recognizes that factors other than diet, including but not limited to physical activity, genetics, environmental exposures, and public policies influence these conditions. This statement is limited to consideration of dietary pattern, specifically in response to the promotion and popularity of unconventional dietary regimens for weight control. The College position is intended to lend guidance and clarity to practitioners and the public alike. The position espoused is subject to change as new scientific evidence accrues.

33. ACPM - American College Of Preventive Medicine and counseling, and public health interventions makes adolescent overweight/obesity especially wellsuited for action by preventive medicine professionals. http://www.acpm.org/ah/oando.htm

About the Initiative Policy and Practice Statements Distance Learning (CME) Coalition on Adolescent Health ... Organizations/Links Focus Issue: Overweight and Obesity ACPM has selected adolescent overweight as a focus because the intersection of clinical interventions, especially screening and counseling, and public health interventions makes adolescent overweight/obesity especially well-suited for action by preventive medicine professionals. Overweight and obesity puts young people at risk of developing diabetes and premature heart disease later in life. As with other adolescent health behaviors, the factors determining whether or not a young person becomes overweight are quite complex. Resources in this section include the areas of nutrition and physical activity.

34. Postgraduate Medicine: Managing Obesity Like Any Other Chronic Condition Managing obesity like any other chronic condition. Longterm therapy may reduce comorbidity as well. VOL 108 / NO 1 / JULY 2000 / POSTGRADUATE medicine. http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2000/07_00/agrawal.htm

Managing obesity like any other chronic condition Long-term therapy may reduce comorbidity as well Mamatha Agrawal, MD; Michael Worzniak, MD; Larry Diamond, RPh VOL 108 / NO 1 / JULY 2000 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE CME learning objectives To understand the rationale for prescribing a comprehensive weight loss program to obese patients over their lifetime To learn the indications, contraindications, and goals in prescribing weight loss drugs To review existing evidence for prescribing currently available antiobesity medications The authors disclose no financial interests in this article. This page is best viewed with a browser that supports tables Preview : Patients often seek help from their primary care physician for weight loss, so familiarity with pharmacologic options and their risks is important. Anorexiants have been available for decades and are relatively safe. Orlistat and sibutramine are two of the newer medications that patients may have heard about in television, newspaper, and magazine advertising. In addition, patients often ask for advice regarding various herbal or nonprescription medications for weight loss. In this article, the authors help physicians prepare to address these questions. Agrawal M, Worzniak M, Diamond L. Managing obesity like any other chronic condition: long-term therapy may reduce comorbidity as well. Postgrad Med 2000;108(1):75-82

35. Postgraduate Medicine: Obesity VOL 114 / NO 6 / DECEMBER 2003 / POSTGRADUATE medicine. INTRODUCTION TO THE SYMPOSIUM. By Michael D. Jensen, MD; EVALUATION OF obesity Who are the obese? 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.

36. FAA Medical Virtual Flight Surgeons Aviation Medicine Obesity & Weight Control feel that weight reduction to IBW or a BMI of 22.025.0 is the goal for anyone with medical complications of obesity. Preventive medicine advocates are more http://www.aviationmedicine.com/obesity.htm

VFS Info Links FAA Policy Info Home ... Bookstore How to Avoid Exceeding Your Gross Weight Limits Weight Control and Management of Obesity Updated May 30, 2004 Introduction Costs of Excess Weight Definitions Understanding Obesity ... Links Introduction Many pilots are distressed when they notice that their own center of gravity is moving considerably further forward than it was when they were just learning to fly. The consequences of pilots reaching a weight they consider gross can be just as hazardous as trying to fly an aircraft that exceeds its gross weight. When pilots can no longer see their own "landing gear" because of the tire around their "fuselage," they look for medical maintenance personnel or decide to perform their own annual inspection and maintenance. This guide is a simplified manual on weight reduction and fat loss. Following the manual may improve your airworthiness, add years to your service life, and dramatically improve your performance. Costs of Excess Weight Excess weight is a common health problem in the United States. It may also have adverse social and occupational implications in some individuals. In several occupations, excess weight may be a safety concern. The social and health consequences of excess weight lead to Americans spending over $30 billion each year in medical treatment and over the counter weight loss efforts. Half of American women and a quarter of American men attempt to lose weight each year with variable success over the long term.

37. CORDIS: News Service Bush medicine set to deliver breakthrough obesity remedy. Date 200301-08. A cactus native to the Kalahari Desert region of southern http://dbs.cordis.lu/fep-cgi/srchidadb?ACTION=D&SESSION=271112003-2-20&DOC=1&TBL

38. Department Of Medicine the beneficial effects and side effects of obesity surgery. ACCREDITATION The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of medicine is accredited http://medicine.ucsf.edu/cme/2004cal/M04463.html

Nutrition 2004: Current Strategies for the New Obesity Epidemic Saturday, May 22, 2004 UCSF Laurel Heights Conference Center, San Francisco, CA Fees: $195 Physicians / $165 Allied Health Professionals Chairs: Robert B. Baron, M.D., M.S. and Ellen F. Hughes, M.D., Ph.D. Presented by the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and UCSF Department of Medicine VIEW BROCHURE (PDF) With half of the American population overweight, and one third suffering from obesity, it is essential for clinicians to become more knowledgeable about nutrition. This course - designed for generalist and specialist physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, dieticians, psychologists and other health professionals who desire increased knowledge and skills in clinical nutrition - will provide a focused, evidence-based update of topics in clinical nutrition and the management of obesity. This course will feature a nationally recognized faculty, patient panel, detailed syllabus, and substantial time for questions and discussion. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

39. Mind Body Medicine For Obesity, Weight Control, Weight Loss, Strategies For Weig Weight Control, Weight Loss, Strategies for Weight Loss, Dieting, Mind Body medicine for obesity. Weight Control Infocenter. Mind Body medicine for obesity. http://holisticonline.com/remedies/weight/weight_mind-body-medicine-for-obesity.

Home Search Alternative Medicine Stress Management ... Media Weight Control Infocenter Mind Body Medicine for Obesity Mind-body techniques offer a powerful set of strategies to lose weight easily, and for good. "As a man thinketh, so is he." It has been proven over and over again that what you are imagining right now will be what your life gives you in the future. Very often our mental image is in conflict with what we want to accomplish. We fill our mind with doubts and negative thinking. This does not help us in accomplishing our goal of a healthy, fit body. When you mentally prepare yourself to lose weight, your body responds to this subconscious coaching by learning that it wants to be thin. Fattening foods become less enticing, you begin to crave healthy foods and to desire to move around more, enabling you to reach the weight loss goals you've been yearning for for so long. There are several mind-body techniques such as imagery and visualization that are very effective in your weight-loss journey. Hypnotherapy, guided imagery, and yoga may help with weight loss by altering the way you relate to food. We become what we think or say. Picture yourself looking thin and wearing a sleek black cocktail dress can make that dream come true with proper actions.

40. Comprehensive Obesity Management Program - SIU School Of Medicine, Springfield, Welcome! and thank you for your interest in COMP! We are a comprehensive clinic that treats people with obesity concerns and issues. 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 the medical director, 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

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