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How is Obesity Treated?Short Articles About Obesity and Overweight
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A combination of diet, physical activity and behavioral counseling is probably more effective in sustaining weight loss than diet or exercise alone in adults. Obesity reduction and weight control is a life-long effort and may involve a series of major changes in eating habits, physical exercise routines and general lifestyle. |
The overwhelming evidence is that overweight and obese people should be encouraged to integrate changes to their lifestyle over a longer period of time to maintain the benefit of initial weight loss. A combination of decreased food intake and increased physical activity is more likely to lead to sustained weight loss.