Treatment options for overweight and obese
- Author:
Vi Thi Doan
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
obesity
- MeSH:
Overweight;
Obesity;
Chronic Disease;
therapeutics
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2002;435(11):11-15
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Overweight and obese are rising as common chronic conditions. Risk factors include ration, eating behavior, genetic preposition and socio-economic status. Over-weight and obese is measured by body mass index (BMI), in which BMI 25.00 to 29.99 showed pre-obese; grade 1: 30.00 to 34.99; grade II: 35.00 to 39.99; grade III: 40.00 or more. Treatments for obese: diet management with lower lipid and lower caloric intake; physical activity and exercise; changing behavior; pharmacological treatment and gastrointestinal surgery.
