Letters from the Director Archive HCP Beliefs About Causes, Accommodations & Techniques June 1, 2018 Earlier this year, we published findings from a 2016 national survey. Rationale for People-First Language April 1, 2018 Language matters. The words we use to discuss health and disease directly impact beliefs, behaviors, and experiences. Tools to Assess Adiposity April 1, 2018 Obesity is characterized by the accumulation of excess body fat (adiposity) that presents a risk to health. Obesity in Social Networks March 1, 2018 Over the past decade, researchers have explored the link between social relationships and individual health outcomes. Obesity & Cancer February 1, 2018 It is likely that the proportion of cancer cases and deaths attributable to obesity will continue to rise in the U.S. and globally over the next decade. Year in Review, Looking Forward January 1, 2018 Thank you to our STOP Obesity Alliance members and partners for your dedicated efforts to improve obesity prevention and treatment this past year. Workplace Policy Approaches to Obesity Prevention & Control December 1, 2017 Employers are among the stakeholders with the most to gain from policies that foster healthy weight management. Nutrition Counseling Tips from Dr. Scott Kahan October 1, 2017 My recent JAMA editorial discusses why healthcare providers seldom address nutrition with their patients and suggests some small steps we can take. Free Tools for Providers & Patients September 1, 2017 Few U.S. health professionals are adequately trained in the prevention and management of obesity. Excessive Weight Gain Among Young Adults August 1, 2017 The individual challenges, costs, and overall burden of the obesity epidemic continue to require new thinking. Pagination « First First page « Previous page … 7 8 9 » Next page Last » Last page