BMI and body composition: Changes in weight do not reflect how the body's composition may have changed, and yet most people use weight to assess their level of "fatness." [more]

Obesity: It's not clear what the exact cause of obesity is, but we do know that genetic, environmental, metabolic, cultural, behavioural and psychological factors are at the root. [more]

Treatment of Obesity: Obesity is a chronic disease, so it requires long-term management. Reducing the risk for developing health problems is as important as losing weight. [more]

Cleansing Diet: The aim of Annaret Gerber's meal plan is to make a significant difference in a short time. The idea is to continue to provide the body with the necessary nutrients, not to starve it, and to adopt a more natural way of eating. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and smaller, more frequent meals, form an integral part of the cleansing diet  [more]