Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity: Management and Treatment in Health Care Settings
The resources provided below relate to the management and treatment of obesity, and are provided to assist healthcare professionals and partners in the course of their work. For more information related to nutrition, physical activity and obesity-related topics within healthcare settings, please see the Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity: Health Care Resources page.
Obesity Management and Treatment in Health Care Settings
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American Medical Association (AMA): How health care organizations can best support communities they serve.
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Children and Adolescents Treatment: Specific recommendations and charts from "Obesity Evaluation and Treatment: Expert Committee Recommendations."
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Make Your Calories Count: General information and tools from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Weight Loss Strategies: Research findings from the National Weight Control Registry.
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When to Use Drug Therapy in the Treatment of Obesity: A summary article from the American Family Physician.