Approaches to obesity management

Intern Med J. 2017 Jul;47(7):734-739. doi: 10.1111/imj.13474.

Abstract

This review will provide an overview of the currently available approaches to obesity management available in Australia, including the various approaches to lifestyle intervention, in addition to evaluating the safety and efficacy of adjuvant therapies, including pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery.

Keywords: VLED; bariatric surgery; lifestyle; obesity; pharmacotherapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Obesity Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Bariatric Surgery / methods
  • Bariatric Surgery / trends*
  • Combined Modality Therapy / methods
  • Combined Modality Therapy / trends
  • Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted / methods
  • Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted / trends*
  • Humans
  • Obesity / metabolism
  • Obesity / therapy*
  • Obesity Management / methods
  • Obesity Management / trends*
  • Risk Reduction Behavior*
  • Weight Loss / drug effects
  • Weight Loss / physiology

Substances

  • Anti-Obesity Agents