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.
Letters from the Director Archive
Drug Metabolism in People With Obesity
Research presented at a recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) workshop indicates the need for more comprehensive testing of new medications in people with obesity.
Prescription Medications and Weight Gain
Obesity is multifaceted in its causes. One possible contributing factor that is often overlooked is medication-induced weight gain.
Learn about how the STOP Obesity Alliance is participating in Obesity Care Week 2023!
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.
"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.