Researchers and public health professionals who deliver obesity care and prevention should consider the equity implications of their work.
Letters from the Director Archive
New Medicaid Obesity Treatment Coverage Study
Read about our new research on how state Medicaid plans cover obesity care and treatment.
Weight Discrimination in the Workplace
How do people with obesity experience weight-based discrimination in the workplace?
No-Longer the “Invisible Minority:” A Billion People with Obesity, Vast Majority in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Learn about the five principles of obesity promoted during Obesity Care Week 2024.
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.
The results from the SELECT trial provide evidence that weight management is an effective strategy to prevent future adverse cardiovascular outcomes.
Many studies of behavioral interventions have shown success in helping patients control their weight while also reducing obesity-related comorbidities.
The Economic Impact of Obesity
Obesity has a significant impact on the economy at the state, national, and global level.
Quality Measurement in Delivery of Obesity Care
The development of obesity quality measures is essential for ensuring that patients receive comprehensive obesity care.