American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Practice Guidelines
On January 9th, the American Academy of Pediatrics published new clinical practice guidelines for evaluating and treating obesity in children and adolescents.
Letters from the Director Archive
"The Whale" and Obesity Representation in Media
The recently premiered film "The Whale," starring Brendan Fraser and directed by Darren Aronofsky, is an exemplary representation of obesity in media.
New Guidelines for Bariatric Surgery
Learn about the updated guidelines for metabolic and bariatric surgery developed by ASMBS and IFSO.
The Cost of Body Dissatisfaction and Appearance-Based Discrimination
A new report released by The Dove Self-Esteem Project is the first of its kind to investigate the impacts and costs of harmful beauty ideals.
The hypothalamus is a structure housed deep within the brain that regulates appetite. Injury to the hypothalamus can result in obesity.
Physical Activity and Inactivity
In this newsletter, we examine the current body of literature on the connections between physical activity and obesity.
Our Updated Review of State Employee Health Plan Obesity Coverage
Although obesity imposes an enormous burden on our health care system and the economy, the present landscape of coverage for obesity care is piecemeal.
How Universities Can Strategically Support Student Weight Loss
This month's newsletter is written by guest authors Ms. Caitlin P. Bailey and Dr. Melissa A. Napolitano.
The Roundtable on Obesity Solutions followed 8 years of the IOM’s engagement with obesity.
Federal Health Plans Step Up Coverage of Obesity Treatment
Updated guidance was recently sent to health insurance carriers that administer the Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB).