Bariatric science

Bariatric science is the branch of medical science that deals with the causes, prevention, treatment/control of obesity and its allied diseases.[1]

Two of the major risk factors for becoming obese according to the Mayo Clinic are poor dietary choices and inactivity. Most individuals are overweight due to their dietary and exercise habits.

Weight loss

Below are some resources related to weight loss:

• Causes of obesity - Mayo Clinic
• How much exercise is needed to get fit and lose weight
• Genes Are Not Destiny - Harvard University School of Public health
• The 6 Weight-Loss Tips That Science Actually Knows Work - Forbes, April 9, 2013
• Long-term weight loss maintenance, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2005 July; 82(1 Suppl):222S-225S.
• Strength Training For Weight Loss Success by Deborah L. Mullen, CSCS

Weight loss resources and tips:

• Obesity and an F grade in fat - A need for faith in God
• Weight-loss goals: 10 tips for success by Mayo Clinic
• Zone Diet
• Mediterranean diet by Mayo Clinic
• Glycemic index diet: Losing weight with blood sugar control by Mayo Clinic

Strength training and cardio exercise:

• Weight loss: Cardio Exercise vs. Weight Training - Vanderbilt University, Health Psychology Home Page

Other resources on how much exercise is needed to lose weight and importance of one day of rest per week:

• Workout tips and giving your body one day of rest a week
• Exercise and recovery time
• Muscle recovery time and weight lifting
• Lose weight fast: How to do it safely by WebMD

Documentary on weight loss:

• Fat, sick and nearly dead

See also

• Nutritional science

• Exercise science

Others:

• Atheism and obesity

• Atheism and the fat acceptance movement

• Fat acceptance movement