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Treatment of Obesity

Because obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person's health, treatment is very important. There is a variety of methods used to treat obesity. Incorporating multiple methods, such as making diet changes as well as adding exercise, may be beneficial.

Online Medical Reviewer: Fiveash, Laura DrPH MPH RD
Online Medical Reviewer: Foster, Sara RN MPH
Date Last Reviewed: 9/15/2009
Date Last Modified: 12/3/2008