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MEDICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
Volume 84, Issue 2, Pages 441-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/S0025-7125(05)70230-3
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- NIDDK NIH HHS [DK50058-04] Funding Source: Medline
- NIMH NIH HHS [P30 MH45178-07] Funding Source: Medline
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASES [R01DK050058] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH [P30MH045178] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER
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The behavioral treatment of obesity consists of a set of principles and techniques to help overweight individuals modify inappropriate eating and activity habits. As provided in University and hospital clinics, this approach produces an average loss of 8.5 kg (9% of initial weight) in approximately 20 weeks. The maintenance of weight loss is facilitated by the provision of long-term patient-provider contact as well as by use of weight-loss medications. The most promising results are likely to be obtained when behavioral and pharmacologic approaches are combined. The article concludes with a discussion of the importance of treating obese individuals with respect and compassion.
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