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Lifestyle modification, including diet, physical activity, and behavior therapy, is the cornerstone of obesity management and can lead to significant weight loss and reduced cardiovascular risk.
Lifestyle modification is the primary and most effective way to manage obesity. This involves a combination of diet, physical activity, and behavior therapy. Aim to lose at least 10% of your body weight through these changes. If lifestyle changes alone are not enough, consult a healthcare provider about other options like pharmacotherapy or surgery.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Given the lack of specific pharmacological interventions, 'lifestyle modification' remains the cornerstone of obesity management... Significant short-term weight loss can be achieved by consumption of portion-controlled diets... Long-term weight control can be achieved via high levels of physical activity and continued patient–practitioner contact.
Why this rating
Review paper citing multiple studies on lifestyle interventions.
Source
Obesity: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Therapeutics
Xihua Lin et al. · Frontiers in Endocrinology · 2021
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