Letters from the Director Archive

February 2024 Letter from the Director

Obesity Care Week 2024

Learn about the five principles of obesity promoted during Obesity Care Week 2024.

January 2024 Letter from the Director

Understanding Food Noise

Weight Watchers and the STOP Obesity Alliance collaborated on a study to better understand food noise and how it impacts people with overweight and obesity.

December 2023 Letter from the Director

The SELECT Study

The results from the SELECT trial provide evidence that weight management is an effective strategy to prevent future adverse cardiovascular outcomes.

November 2023 Letter from the Director

Intensive Behavioral Therapy

Many studies of behavioral interventions have shown success in helping patients control their weight while also reducing obesity-related comorbidities.

October 2023 Letter from the Director

The Economic Impact of Obesity

Obesity has a significant impact on the economy at the state, national, and global level.

September 2023 Letter from the Director

Quality Measurement in Delivery of Obesity Care

The development of obesity quality measures is essential for ensuring that patients receive comprehensive obesity care.

August 2023 Letter from the Director

Patient Adherence to Anti-Obesity Medications

As insurance companies struggle with how and whether to cover AOMs, it is important to consider how patients will adhere to taking them to ensure positive health outcomes.

July 2023 Letter from the Director

Brain Signaling and Obesity

Researchers investigated how post-ingestion nutrient signals in the brain differ between people with and without obesity.

June 2023 Letter from the Director

Food Insecurity, Food Environment, and Obesity

The food environment and food security are directly linked to diet-related chronic disease outcomes, including obesity.

May 2023 Letter from the Director

School Lunch Programs and Youth Weight Gain During the Pandemic

Disrupted routines, school closures, increased stress, and less physical activity and proper nutrition all likely contributed to rises in childhood obesity rates during the pandemic.