title: Nonpharmacologic treatment of obesity.
abstract: Experts agree that overweight and obesity pose a significant public health problem in the United States. Obesity is considered to be a complex, multifactorial disease involving genetics, physiology, psychology, and environment, and is influenced by cultural messages. Comorbidities linked to obesity include coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, gout, dyslipidemias, cholecystitis, and gallstones. Pharmacists can help patients with dietary goals by understanding sound principles of weight management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Foods and Nutrition, School of Consumer and Family Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. USA.
authors.forename: O B
authors.initials: OB
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.forename: N G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Popovich
mesh_terms: D015992:Body Mass Index; D001835:Body Weight; D015897:Comorbidity; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D015995:Prevalence; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology