Obesity represents a complex and multifactorial health condition characterized by excess body fat accumulation, with significant implications for overall health, well-being, and quality of life. As the prevalence of obesity continues to rise globally, understanding the underlying mechanisms, identifying effective interventions, and addressing environmental and lifestyle factors contributing to obesity are critical for mitigating its impact on public health.

The Council for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (CONEM) is committed to advancing research in obesity and bariatric surgery, specifically focusing on studying obesity mechanisms, surgical outcomes, and the impacts of lifestyle and environment on weight management and metabolic health. Through its research initiatives, CONEM aims to contribute to the elucidation of obesity pathophysiology, improve surgical interventions, and develop evidence-based strategies to promote sustainable weight loss and metabolic health.

Research within the field of obesity and bariatric surgery encompasses a multidisciplinary approach, integrating insights from obesity medicine, surgery, nutrition science, environmental health, and behavioral psychology. By investigating the complex interplay between genetic predispositions, environmental exposures, dietary patterns, physical activity levels, and metabolic function, researchers strive to identify modifiable risk factors and inform personalized interventions.

Moreover, CONEM recognizes the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach to obesity management, addressing surgical interventions and lifestyle and environmental factors that influence weight management and metabolic health. Bariatric surgery, while effective for achieving significant weight loss and metabolic improvements, requires ongoing support and behavioral modifications to ensure long-term success and prevent postoperative complications.

Through collaborative research efforts, CONEM endeavors to translate scientific discoveries into actionable recommendations for obesity prevention, treatment, and management. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation, CONEM seeks to empower individuals, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to address the complex challenges posed by obesity and promote holistic approaches to weight management and metabolic health.