Obesity: The Forgotten Pandemic.

Authors :: Popov, Violeta B.
Aytaman, Ayse
Alemán, José O.
Source :: American Journal of Gastroenterology (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins). Jan2022, Vol. 117 Issue 1, p7-10. 4p.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: The article presents the discussion on weight loss target needed to reverse liver fibrosis or decreasing the risk of myocardial infarction. Topics include weight loss reducing the risk of obesity-associated diseases such as diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease; and medical bariatrician, psychologist, dietitian, exercise physiologist, and surgeon being essential for improved outcomes.

Subjects :: *WEIGHT loss
*FIBROSIS
*MYOCARDIAL infarction
*FATTY liver
*DIETITIANS

Language :: English
ISSN :: 00029270
Volume :: 117
Issue :: 1
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: American Journal of Gastroenterology (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 154476538
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.14309/ajg.0000000000001553