Is obesity a disease?
Experts agree that obesity and weight complications have a great effect on health. Hear why treating obesity as a disease is important for helping people live a healthier life.
Videos
There are plenty of people out there who refuse to let obesity or overweight stop them from thriving. If you’re seeking some inspiration or advice about managing obesity or overweight, look no further.
Here you will find videos of expert explanations and patient stories with high quality information to educate, motivate, and empower.
Living with obesity
Audrey Roberts explains her struggles with living with obesity and how the negative stigma of obesity affects her every day.
Obesity heroes
Forget the stigma around living with obesity and focus on body acceptance! People living with obesity are changing the narrative and losing the shame.
First steps: Seeking help with managing obesity
Many men avoid asking for help with managing obesity out of fear of showing vulnerability. Ian Patton finds there is nothing more manly or more powerful than being able to ask for help.
What is the hardest part of living with obesity?
People living with obesity share the hardest part of their disease, from bias and shame to everyday interactions.
Is obesity genetic or environmental?
Obesity is a complex and chronic disease. Learn more about what can put you at greater risk and the factors linked to weight gain and loss.
Will obesity be considered a disease?
Many experts recognise obesity as a disease, but the public is more skeptical. Learn more about the debate over obesity as a disease and what this means for people living with obesity.
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