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As obesity becomes a global problem, it is harder for government, institutions and individuals to continue to consider obesity as a problem of personal choice that can be controlled and even reversed by deciding to eat less and exercise more.

Due to the GI tract’s role in body weight regulation, gastroenterologists are encouraged to incorporate obesity management into their practices to oversee and coordinate the care of obese individuals.

By effectively identifying, treating and managing obesity, gastroenterologists will be better equipped to treat, manage and or prevent other related or underlying conditions.

AGA Nutrition & Obesity Initiatve

The AGA Institute is developing education tools and resources to support the GI's role in treating and managing obesity- and nutrition-related issues as they relate to diseases of the digestive tract.

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AGA Nutrition Toolkit Series

The AGA’s Nutrition Toolkit Series — a collection of online self-assessment modules — covers the latest information for the effective management of nutrition and obesity in the GI practice.

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AGA Resources

Nutrition and obesity resources provided by the AGA include courses, online education and CME, journal articles, videos, podcasts and the Nutrition Toolkit Series. These resources are gathered together for your convenience here in the nutrition and obesity practice resource library:

American Gastroenterological Association - Advancing the Science and Practice of Gastroenterology