Weight Management
Intentional weight loss refers to the loss of total body mass in an effort to improve fitness and health, and to change appearance. Therapeutic weight loss, in individuals who are overweight or obese, can decrease the likelihood of developing diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancer. While being overweight had been thought to be linked to stroke there is no strong evidence to support that link. Attention to diet in particular can be beneficial in reducing the impact of diabetes and other health risks of an overweight or obese individual.
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Weight management requires exercise and decreased caloric intake. Surgery can decrease stomach size or decrease absorbed calories. Success still requires changes in behavior.
Sustained significant weight loss requires medical, exercise, behavioral, and nutritional care. Chronic commitment is essential to change foods consumed, increase exercise and understand how obesity occurred in you.
