The Singapore Family Physician  2019;45(2):16-19

Obesity Updates: Understanding Obesity as a Disease and Intermittent Fasting

Lam Chih Chiang Benjamin Lam

Keywords

Obesity; Chronic Disease; Body Weight Regulation; Intermittent Fasting

Country

Singapore

Language

English

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.