Obesity is characterized by the accumulation of excess body fat (adiposity) that presents a risk to health.
Letters from the Director Archive
Over the past decade, researchers have explored the link between social relationships and individual health outcomes.
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
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
Employers are among the stakeholders with the most to gain from policies that foster healthy weight management.
Nutrition Counseling Tips from Dr. Scott Kahan
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
Few U.S. health professionals are adequately trained in the prevention and management of obesity.
Excessive Weight Gain Among Young Adults
The individual challenges, costs, and overall burden of the obesity epidemic continue to require new thinking.
More than 20 leading health organizations representing a range of health care providers released a set of interdisciplinary educational competencies.
National Fitness & Sports Month
This month, the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, & Nutrition (PCFSN) helped to coordinate events nationwide.