Obesity Learning Center
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Obesity
Obesity is a term used to describe body weight that is much greater than what is considered healthy. If you are obese, you have a much higher amount of body fat than is healthy or desirable. Adults with a body mass inde...
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Basic Info
- Symptoms
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- Causes
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- Overeating
- lack of exercise
- Lack of adequate sleep
- Tests
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- History and Physical Exam
- Waist-to-Hip Ratio
- Body Fat Analysis
- Treatments
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- Drugs
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- Supplements
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- Alternative Therapies
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- Risk Factors
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- Complications
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- Prevention
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- Regular Exercise
- Low calorie diet
- Limit Alcohol Use to Moderate Levels
- Doctor Specialties
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- Nutritionist
- Pediatrician
- Dietitian
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