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Non-pharmacologic Treatment
Treatment of Adult Patients With Overweight or Obesity
Nutrition
Pharmacotherapy
Physical Activity
Bariatric Surgery
Goals of Obesity Treatment
• Treat adipocyte and adipose tissue dysfunction,
which treats SFD or adiposopathy.
• Treat excessive body fat, which treats FMD.
• Treating diseases due to increased body fat
and its adverse metabolic and biomechanical
consequences may improve patient health,
quality of life, body weight, and body composition.
Utilize technologies for weight management:
• Social media
• Wearable physical activity tracking devices
• Smart phone apps
Behavior Therapy
Medical Management and Coordination
