The Singapore Family Physician
Back to issue
Vol 45 No. 2 - Chronic Disease Management
Obesity Updates: Understanding Obesity as a Disease and Intermittent Fasting
The Singapore Family Physician
Vol 45
No 2
- Chronic Disease Management
1 March 2019
0377-5305
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.