Obesity Medicine

Treatment for obesity

The goal of obesity treatment is to reach and stay at a healthy weight. It needs to work with a team of health professionals including a dietician, behavior counselor or an obesity specialist to help out and make changes in your eating and activity habits. The initial treatment goal is usually a modest weight loss  3 to 5 percent of your total weight. All weight-loss programs require change in eating habits and increased physical activity. The treatment methods that are right for you depend on level of obesity, overall health and your willingness to participate in your weight-loss plan. Other treatments include -Dietary changes, Exercise and activity, Behavior change, Prescription weight-loss medications, Weight-loss surgery.