Obesity Management

Obesity is a result of a lack of daily habitual physical activity. This is why it is a must to be involved in daily physical activities such as walks, exercises, cycling etc.

Any kind of physical activity should be an integral part of comprehensive obesity management; it should be individually tailored to the degree of obesity, age, and presence of co-morbidities in each individual.

Obese Patients should set realistic goals regarding expected exercise-induced weight loss and its benefits on cardio-metabolic risks.

Physical activity of a moderate intensity ­ 30 minutes in duration ­ performed 5 days a week for a month represents an energy deficit that might contribute to 0.5 kg of weight loss

To optimize weight loss, exercise should be increased to 60 min for 5 days a week. Obesity is usually a result of a lack of daily habitual physical activity. Therefore, activities such as walking, cycling, and stair climbing should be encouraged

Anti-obesity drugs have been developed to assist weight loss, in combination with lifestyle management to improve weight loss maintenance and to reduce obesity-related health risks.