Define the Goals of treatment of Obesity?
As said in the beginning, the goal of treatment of obesity today has shifted from mere 'weight loss' to 'weight management'. Each weight loss programme has to have its separate set of goals keeping in view the overall health of the individual. A loss of as little as 5-1 0% of the original body weight by the obese results in significant improvement of health and helps in reducing the severity of the comorbidities or the risk factors associated with obesity. Studies have shown that even with a 5-1 0% weight reduction, an obese has better glycemic control, and lowered blood pressure and serum cholesterol levels. Hence it may not be realistic for the obese to always have singular focus of coining down to the desirable weight. Obsession with desirable weight may actually be inappropriate in some cases under certain circumstances.