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Research Summary on Obesity/Bariatric Surgery 1.    “Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Interventions for the Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults.” https://jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(15)01636-6/fulltext Key Findings: ·         Weight loss of only 3%-5% that’s maintained can lead to clinically relevant health improvements (Lower triglycerides, blood glucose and risk of developing type 2 diabetes.) Further weight loss can have additional improvements, especially with LDL and HDL cholesterol and blood pressure. ·         Dietary interventions to reduce excessive caloric intake and enhance nutrient levels are recommended along with at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity exercise, or 75 minutes per week of physical intensity exercise. ·         Internally, food intake is regulated by homeostasis, interacting with nutrient and hormonal interactions as well as the “hedonic system” which involves liking and rewarding food qualitie

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*All work is my own, unless otherwise indicated in references. For educational use only. JA* Adult obesity is a predominant health crisis, which has significantly impacted both the health of Americans and resulted in increased healthcare costs. Although the effects of this disease are substantial, obesity can be improved for some via healthy dietary and lifestyle choices. By integrating nutrition, exercise and a surgical tool, positive health results can be seen and sustained throughout one’s life. This report will analyze the impact of obesity and bariatric surgery, as well as compare and contrast different treatments of real patients with these conditions.               Obesity is a condition where individuals have an excessive amount of body fat, which can put them at risk for various health conditions. Individuals may be classified as obese if their Body Mass Index (BMI) is 30 or higher. There are three different classes of obesity, based on one’s BMI value (1):