[Long-term weight reduction. Current therapy approaches in obesity].
A large percentage of obese patients can lose weight with a combination of various dietary measures. The following possibilities are available: 1. The fat-reduced, carbohydrate-enhanced diet. 2. Formula diets, which are applied when a mixed diet has failed, or, alternatively, as an "introduction" to a weight-reducing program. In addition, suitable exercise programs and behavior-modifying measures aimed at stabilizing weight losses over the long-term, are also recommended. If this basic program fails, adjunctive drug treatment is indicated. Surgical treatment may be considered when various conservative forms of treatment have proved unsuccessful over a period of years.
Lichtenstein
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Abteilung Innere Medizin I, Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universität Heidelberg.
Schulz
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Hamann
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D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000178:diet therapy*; D003927:Diet, Diabetic; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D002149:Energy Intake; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity; D016896:Treatment Outcome