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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.