Obesity

Credits

AuthorCaroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
EditorSusan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate EditorPat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical ReviewerCaroline S. Rhoads, MD
- Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerMatthew I. Kim, MD
- Endocrinology & Metabolism
Last UpdatedApril 20, 2007

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Author: Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MSLast Updated: April 20, 2007
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism

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Topic Contents
 Overview
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 Cause
 Health Risks of Obesity
 Making Changes
 Exams 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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