title: Obesity: pathophysiology and treatment.
abstract: Obesity appears to be a growing trend which is independent of age. Several associations have been made with respect to its onset, but as yet these associations remain subjective. This article reviews obesity, its pathophysiology and treatment. Dietary and behavioural modification and physical exercise are the main forms of treatment for many obese individuals. Pharmacological therapy is a second option.
authors.affiliation: The School of Health and Social Sciences, Middlesex University, Archway Campus, Furnival Building, 2-10 Highgate Hill, London N19 5LW, England m.banning@mdx.ac.uk
authors.forename: Maggi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Banning
mesh_terms: D001067:Appetite Depressants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D049088:Bariatrics; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D001067:Appetite Depressants