OBJECTIVE To review therapies for treating obese patients. QUALITY OF EVIDENCE
Advice in this paper is based mainly on the results of randomized controlled trials. Some …

Successful treatment of obesity usually requires multiple interventions. The choice of
therapies should be guided by the initial assessment of a patient's degree of obesity and …

The prevalence of obesity and overweight is rising among adults and children. Ample
evidence indicates that weight loss, even if moderate, can improve health status and lessen …

The development of consensus guidelines for obesity is complex. It involves recommending
both treatment interventions and interventions related to screening and prevention. With so …

Objective We review current and emerging therapies, present outcome data from a large
clinical practice, and discuss challenges for physicians and researchers involved in obesity …

In 1998, an expert panel assembled by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
(NHLBI) conducted a review of the safety and efficacy of treatment for obesity. It issued …

Adult obesity is a common health problem associated with significant adverse health
outcomes. Evidence-based guidelines support intensive nutrition and behavioral counseling …

Obesity has become a threat to the health and economy of society worldwide and, if not
contained, will be responsible for a dramatic increase in cardiorespiratory diseases and …

The emergence of obesity as a distinct disease presents new issues for health services, and
often personal conflicts for doctors relating to the aims and potential demands of treatment …

The ultimate goal of obesity treatment is to reduce morbidity and mortality while improving
psychological well-being and social function. As well as reducing adiposity, risk reduction …