Therapeutic options in the management of obesity [review article]
Richard W Carroll, Rosemary M Hall, Amber Parry-Strong, John M Wilson, Jeremy D Krebs
Over 1 in 4 New Zealand adults now classify as obese, while nearly 2 in 3 adults are overweight. In this article we look at the treatment options to achieve weight loss, with a focus on changes to diet and exercise that are fundamental to any weight loss program. We also review the available medications to aid weight loss, and discuss the role of weight loss (bariatric) surgery which is increasingly recognised as an effective method of achieving weight loss in appropriate people.