title: ACOG committee opinion. Number 319, October 2005. The role of obstetrician-gynecologist in the assessment and management of obesity.
abstract: Approximately one third of all women in the United States are obese. Obstetrician-gynecologists should evaluate all women for obesity by calculating body mass index (BMI) measurement and should offer appropriate interventions or referrals to promote a health weight and lifestyle.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D009774:Obstetrics; D010819:Physician's Role