Unraveling Obesity provides an online scientific screening tool that assesses personal risk for pre‑obesity and obesity in children, teens, and adults, delivering a customized report that identifies metabolic, behavioral, and lifestyle contributors.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals struggling with weight gain receive generic advice that overlooks the complex, medical nature of obesity, leading to ineffective outcomes and confusion about appropriate care. Without a clear, evidence‑based assessment, people cannot identify personal risk factors or locate qualified obesity‑medicine specialists.
Solution
Unraveling Obesity offers an online scientific screening tool that evaluates a user’s risk for pre‑obesity and obesity across pediatric and adult populations. The platform generates a personalized report that outlines underlying metabolic, behavioral, and lifestyle contributors and recommends next steps for improving health. It also curates vetted, research‑backed educational content to help users understand the science of weight management. Additionally, the service provides a searchable directory of certified obesity‑medicine providers, enabling users to connect with qualified clinicians for supervised treatment. By integrating risk assessment, education, and provider referral, the solution delivers a comprehensive, evidence‑based pathway toward sustainable metabolic health.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes children, teens, and adults seeking a scientifically grounded understanding of their weight‑management challenges, as well as individuals looking to find qualified obesity‑medicine specialists for personalized care.
Features
- Interactive questionnaire that quantifies individual obesity risk based on clinical risk factors and lifestyle inputs
- Personalized risk report highlighting specific contributors such as nutrition, activity, behavior, and medication considerations
- Library of peer‑reviewed articles and resources compiled by obesity‑medicine specialists
- Provider locator that matches users with board‑certified obesity‑medicine clinicians in their geographic area
- Secure, web‑based platform accessible from any device without the need for in‑person appointments