Emerging strategies for weight management. Summary.
Obesity is a significant health problem in the United States today and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. Weight loss improves obesity-related health complications and may decrease their incidence as well.
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Department of Physiology, University of Maryland Hospital Obesity and Diabetes Research Center, 10 S. Pine Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. bchansen@aol.com
D019440:Anti-Obesity Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001067:Appetite Depressants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003503:Cyclobutanes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007783:Lactones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008019:Life Style; D009752:Nutritional Status; D009765:Obesity / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000077403:Orlistat; D015431:Weight Loss
D019440:Anti-Obesity Agents; D001067:Appetite Depressants; D003503:Cyclobutanes; D007783:Lactones; D000077403:Orlistat; C058254:sibutramine