Bariatric Science

Bariatric Science News is a news and information service dedicated to reporting on medical research that addresses the complex issues involved in medical and surgical bariatrics.

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American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)

The purpose of the society is to advance the art and science of bariatric surgery by continued encouragement of its members to:

• Pursue investigations in both the clinic and the laboratory.
• Interchange ideas, information and experience pertaining to bariatric surgery.
• Promote guidelines for ethical patient selection and care.
• Develop educational programs for physicians, paramedical persons, and lay people.
• Promote outcome studies and quality assurance

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American Dietetic Association

The American Dietetic Association is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals

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American Council on Exercise (ACE)

The American Council on Exercise® is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective exercise and physical activity. As America's Authority on Fitness, ACE protects all segments of society against ineffective fitness products, programs and trends through its ongoing public education, outreach and research.

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Nutrition Data

Generates nutrition facts labels and provides simplified nutritional analyses for all foods and recipes

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US Obesity Statistics

This is part of the Weight-control Information Network (WIN), and is an information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).  There is good general information here with BMI calculator, and a synopsis of know risks overweight and obesity. 

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