Treatment of Overweight and Obesity
Overweight and obesity are risk factors for type 2 diabetes, heart
disease, high blood pressure, and other health problems (see box).
There is no single cause of all overweight and obesity. There is no
single approach that can help prevent or treat overweight and
obesity. Treatment may include a mix of behavioral treatment,
diet, exercise, and sometimes weight-loss drugs. In some cases of
extreme obesity, weight-loss surgery may be an option