Understanding Obesity: How and Why?

Tham Kwang Wei; Benjamin Lam

The Singapore Family Physician

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Understanding Obesity: How and Why?

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Author(s):

Tham Kwang Wei
Benjamin Lam

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The Singapore Family Physician Vol 47 No 5 - Basic Obesity Management Accreditation

Page(s):

9 - 13

Publication date:

1 April 2021

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

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.