Obesity: Overview of Weight Management.

Authors :: Mehta M
Istfan NW
Apovian CM
Source :: Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists [Endocr Pract] 2021 Jun; Vol. 27 (6), pp. 626-635. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Apr 24.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Introduction: Obesity is a chronic illness that requires a multifaceted personalized treatment approach.<br />Methods & Findings: Using current guidelines and recent studies in weight management, this article reviews the multiple components of weight management: lifestyle intervention (dietary intervention, physical activity, and behavioral interventions), pharmacotherapy, endoscopic procedures, and surgical procedures. This review briefly discusses specific diets and dietary strategies, compensatory mechanisms acting against weight loss, recent changes to Food and Drug Administration approved antiobesity medications, and technological advances in weight management delivery.<br />Conclusion: Current literature is lacking large studies on the safety and efficacy of combination therapies involving pharmacotherapy plus 1 or more procedures.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 AACE. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Body Weight
Humans
Life Style
Weight Loss
Anti-Obesity Agents therapeutic use
Obesity therapy

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1530-891X
Volume :: 27
Issue :: 6
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 33901648
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eprac.2021.04.001