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TREATMENT OPTIONS
Treatment options for the management of obesity range from exercise and proper diet to very low calorie diets. Drug therapy for weight loss is also available, such as appetite suppressants and drugs that inhibit the absorption of fats from the intestine. Some patients may also pursue surgical procedures as a treatment option.
One of the best ways to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight is to reduce calories, to increase activity and to maintain this changed lifestyle for life. When diet and exercise are combined for weight loss, they help to bring about long-term lifestyle changes that include: an improved attitude towards health and fitness, better stress management skills, improved energy levels, and a decrease in the risk of developing serious health problems. To be successful, you must lose weight and then maintain the weight loss. You should adopt an "lifestyle" not a "diet" to meet your goals.
A low fat/low calorie diet that includes a variety of foods in combination with physical exercise will help to change behavioral patterns as well as lose weight. Behavioral modification has been integrated into most obesity treatment plans for obesity, including well-known national weight-loss programs.
Other options for the treatment of obesity include very low calorie diets. These involve drastic reductions in caloric intake to produce rapid and substantial weight loss. They require proper guidance and close monitoring by a physician.
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