Lifestyle Changes See All About Weight Loss See All Healthy Eating See All Being Active See All  Maintaining Weight Loss in About Weight Loss Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more  Preventing Obesity in Children, Teens, and Adults in Healthy Eating The longer a person is obese, the more he or she is at risk for problems. Many chronic diseases are linked with obesity. And obesity is hard to treat. Because of these reasons, prevention is very important.

Multimedia See All  The Risks of Being Overweight Learn the health risks associated with being overweight as well as some of the ways used to determine if you are considered overweight....more

Obesity and Health Problems See All  Metabolic Syndrome in Obesity and Health Problems Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more  Metabolic Syndrome Worksheet in Obesity and Health Problems Use this worksheet to help manage your condition. Record your test dates and results, and list your goals for your next visit with your healthcare provider.

Deciding On Surgery See All  Choosing a Bariatric Surgery Procedure in Deciding On Surgery Bariatric surgery is a type of surgery to help you lose weight. It is a choice for some people who are obese and have not been able to lose weight with other methods. ...more  Before Bariatric Surgery in Deciding On Surgery Bariatric surgery is a type of surgery to help you lose weight. It is a choice for some people who are obese and have not been able to lose weight with other methods.

Types Of Surgery See All  Gastric Restrictive Surgery in Types Of Surgery Gastric restrictive surgery is a type of bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery. It limits the amount of food you can eat. This surgery may be used to treat severe obesity when diet, exercise, and medicine have failed. ...more  Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in Types Of Surgery Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is a type of weight-loss surgery. This type is done as laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the upper abdomen.

Bariatric Surgery See All Deciding On Surgery See All Types Of Surgery See All  Choosing a Bariatric Surgery Procedure in Deciding On Surgery Bariatric surgery is a type of surgery to help you lose weight. It is a choice for some people who are obese and have not been able to lose weight with other methods. ...more  Before Bariatric Surgery in Deciding On Surgery Bariatric surgery is a type of surgery to help you lose weight. It is a choice for some people who are obese and have not been able to lose weight with other methods.

Treating Obesity See All  Medical Treatment for Obesity in Treating Obesity Medical treatment can help with weight loss if your own efforts are unsuccessful—or if you have a medical condition that makes it crucial to lose weight. ...more  Healthcare Providers Who Specialize in Obesity in Treating Obesity Some healthcare providers specialize in treating people who are obese or overweight. They are called bariatric healthcare providers or bariatricians. Some of these providers may also be bariatric surgeons. Read on to learn more. ...more

Understanding Obesity See All  Finding Out Your Body Mass Index (BMI) in Understanding Obesity Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more  Obesity Treatment Overview in Understanding Obesity Whatever treatment plan a person follows, losing weight slowly will be more effective and healthy over the long-term. ...more

Your Health Care Team See All  Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMandR) Treatment Team in Your Health Care Team Learn about the different specialists who make up the rehabilitation treatment team....more  Patient and Family in Your Health Care Team You as the patient and your family are the most important members of the rehab team....more  Physiatrist in Your Health Care Team The healthcare provider who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation is called a physiatrist.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Care  See All Your Health Care Team See All  Overview of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Care PM&R is a medical specialty that works to restore function for a person who has been disabled due to a disease, disorder, or injury. ...more  Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Care A pulmonary rehab program can help people with long-term (chronic) lung diseases. Here's what you need to know.