Understanding Obesity: How and Why?
https://doi.org/10.33591/sfp.47.5.u1
- Author:
Kwang Wei Tham
;
Benjamin Lam
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Obesity, chronic disease, pathogenesis, body weight regulation, weight maintenance
- From:The Singapore Family Physician
2021;47(5):9-13
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Obesity is now recognised as a chronic disease which needs chronic treatment to treat or prevent obesity related complications. This article discusses the biology of weight regulation as a basis to understanding obesity as a disease, and to appreciate the complex and multifactorial nature of the obesity problem. Finally, the article highlights the dietary approaches as part of the multi-pronged approach to treating obesity and gives a brief update on intermittent fasting.
