Abstract
Obesity is a risk factor for many serious medical diseases. Modest weight loss (5%-10% of initial weight) can be achieved by many patients and improves many of the medical abnormalities associated with obesity. The cornerstone of obesity therapy involves the difficult process of implementing life-long lifestyle modifications in dietary intake and physical activity. Pharmacologic agents can be used as an additional tool to help selected patients achieve long-term success.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-6 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Problems in General Surgery |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Jun 1 2000 |