Treatment
Obesity is generally caused by inactivity and a consistently poor diet over an extended period of time. To lose weight and reverse obesity a balanced and nutrient-dense diet must be maintained. Patients must also create a caloric deficit by using more calories than they consume on a daily basis.
Diet
The key to any diet is to decrease the number of calories consumed. That said, portion control should be the main rule of…
Physical Activity
With obesity comes an increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, among countless other co-morbid conditions. Diet and exercise are the keys to…
Medications
A number of medications exist that are used for weight loss purposes. These drugs are prescribed by a doctor only when appropriate, and they should be used after…
Surgery
Surgery can be an option for extreme cases of obesity. Such a drastic action would be used to reduce the rate of heart problems, high blood pressure, sleep apnea or…
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