Energy balance
Lifestyle interventions (dietary changes and physical activity) are the foundational and preferred first-line treatment for obesity management, although they are difficult for many patients to maintain long-term.
Start with lifestyle changes: adjust your diet to reduce caloric intake and increase physical activity. This is the standard first step for treating obesity. If you find it difficult to maintain these changes, do not view this as a personal failure; the paper notes this is a common challenge. In such cases, consult a healthcare provider about adding pharmacological treatments or metabolic surgery as adjunctive or alternative options tailored to your specific needs.
Currently, lifestyle interventions are the mainstay for obesity management among children and adults. Lifestyle change is an approach to obesity treatment that addresses priorities and concerns about health and quality of life. However, lifestyle interventions are difficult for many patients to maintain.
Why this rating
This is a broad consensus statement supported by the review of global guidelines and epidemiological data.
Source
Navigating obesity: A comprehensive review of epidemiology, pathophysiology, complications and management strategies
Ning Xiao et al. · The Innovation Medicine · 2024
DOI 10.59717/j.xinn-med.2024.100090
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