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Review
. 2019 Mar 5;170(5):ITC33-ITC48.
doi: 10.7326/AITC201903050.

Obesity

Adam Gilden Tsai  1 , Daniel H Bessesen  2
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Review

Obesity

Adam Gilden Tsai et al. Ann Intern Med. .

Abstract

The role of internists in evaluating obesity is to assess the burden of weight-related disease, mitigate secondary causes of weight gain (medications, sleep deprivation), and solicit patient motivation for weight loss. Internists should assess these factors and emphasize the importance of weight loss for the individual patient. All patients wishing to lose weight should be encouraged to monitor their diet and physical activity and should be referred to high-intensity behavioral programs. Some patients with obesity may also benefit from pharmacotherapy or bariatric surgery.

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