Abstract
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 comorbid conditions, if present. A variety of interventions can achieve short-term weight loss, but rebound weight gain is common when therapy is stopped. Thus, programs for weight maintenance are critical to ultimate success.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Attitude to Health
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Behavior Therapy*
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Body Mass Index
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Diet, Fat-Restricted
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Diet, Reducing*
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Exercise*
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Humans
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Life Style
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Obesity / diagnosis
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Obesity / diet therapy
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Obesity / prevention & control
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Obesity / psychology
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Obesity / surgery
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Obesity / therapy*
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Recurrence
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Risk Factors
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Severity of Illness Index
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Treatment Outcome
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Weight Loss