title: Treatment of obesity.
abstract: For primary care physicians, obesity is one of the most challenging problems confronted in office practice. The disorder is Increasing in prevalence despite the efforts of both patients and physicians. Treatment requires a multimodality approach that addresses diet, physical activity, and behavioral issues. Medication and surgical approaches may be appropriate as well. This review outlines the evidence for each approach, suggests how primary care physicians can best help obese patients, and provides practical tips for weight loss.
authors.affiliation: Division of Preventive, Occupational and Aerospace Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicne, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. thompson.warren@mayo.edu
authors.forename: Warren G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Cook
authors.forename: Matthew M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.forename: Aditya
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bardia
authors.forename: James A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Levine
mesh_terms: D019440:Anti-Obesity Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D050110:Bariatric Surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D018752:Diet, Fat-Restricted; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy*; D011320:Primary Health Care; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior
chemical_list: D019440:Anti-Obesity Agents