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The Singapore Family Physician
;
: 16-19, 2019.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-825210
RESUMO
@#Obesity is now recognised as a chronic disease which needs chronic treatment to treat or prevent obesity related complications. This article discusses the biology of weight regulation as a basis to understanding obesity as a disease, and to appreciate the complex and multifactorial nature of the obesity problem. Finally, the article highlights the dietary approaches as part of the multi-pronged approach to treating obesity and gives a brief update on intermittent fasting.