The study was conducted in 61 obesity persons, who were divided into 3 different groups. 1st group treated diet with Barbara's exercise. 2nd group treated diet with traditional medicine, 3rd group treated diet only. The results showed that BMI was significant lower in all 3 groups. Reducing of body weight was observed in 91.8% of all obesity persons, and the highest was observed in group I. HDL-C was significantly increased, especially in group I and II. Treatment of obesity should be long-term interventions, of which change of behavior of obesity persons should be considered as the most important factor. In order to prevent the consequences of obesity, prevention of obesity should be considered
Body Mass Index ; Diet ; Overweight ; Obesity ; Motor Activity

Study design: 2 stages: cross - sectional study on 896 adults to assess nutritional status then selected random 50 overweight adults and 50 normal adults to recall for interview of some factors which related to overweight status. The results showed that: 11% overweight, in a man (12.4%) is higher than women (5.9%), highest at 50-60 age group. The factors related to overweight status: consumption of energy rich foods (oil or fat, fried food, sweet foods...) energy in food intake and average income were higher in overweight group (p<0.01 and p<0.05, respectively), less physical activity, stable activity and time for television, amusement were higher in overweight group, also (p<0.05).
Overweight ; Adult ; Risk Factors