Topic in Focus: Obesity

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Damani Mcintosh-Clarke
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3 MIN READ

Damani Mcintosh-Clarke: Targeting “obesogenic” environment in U.S.

This country makes it harder for people to avoid obesity. AMA member and third-year medical student Damani Mcintosh-Clarke is working to change that.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
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3 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in obesity medicine: Shadowing Dr. Stanford

Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, feels that there is nothing more gratifying than to see patients have an improved outlook on life when they achieve a healthier weight.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
A kitten on a laptop
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4 MIN READ

Cat videos, Coke and other habits you should advise your patients against

People are watching less TV spending more time on the computer or mobile phone, while kids don’t drink enough water. Advise your patients about these and other unhealthy habits.

Diabetes
Soda can buried in sugar
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3 MIN READ

Why added-sugar nutrition labeling could save lives, money

Revised labels calling out a food product’s added sugar content should create huge benefits to the nation’s health and economy—if consumers understand and use the information.

Public Health
Obesity rate
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Adult obesity rates rise in 6 states, exceed 35% in 7

Report documents record number of obese adults and children. Find out which states, and which demographic groups, have links to higher obesity rates.

Public Health
Lauren Benning, medical student
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3 MIN READ

Lauren Benning: Reducing the obesity stigma

AMA member and medical student Lauren Benning aims to take a practical, nonjudgmental approach to treating obesity.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
A female nutrionist educating a group on diet.
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4 MIN READ

Targeting populations to overcome barriers in diabetes prevention

This ACO’s integrated, community-based approach to helping their patients with diabetes and prediabetes has reaped rewards and can serve as a model.

Diabetes
Cartoon picture of a doctor helping a patient cross a bridge.
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4 MIN READ

Practice lands tool to measure, manage gaps in care

Population reports help this practice identify gaps in care and put action items in physicians’ hands in the exam room.

Population Care
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA
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2 MIN READ

Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA: Advancing patients’ progress against obesity

AMA member Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, rejoices in her patients’ victories, but she does not lose sight of the millions struggling with obesity.

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