[Non-drug therapy of obesity]

The current epidemic of obesity is primarily a consequence of the modern lifestyle characterized by a hypercaloric, high-fat diet and lack of physical activity.

In order to establish a treatment strategy oriented at the pathogenesis of the disorder it is necessary to strive for a long-term change in lifestyle. The modern best-practice treatment of obesity includes a healthy, low-fat diet, an increase in physical activity and behavior modification. This integrated treatment concept aims at decreasing body weight by 5-19% and at obtaining long-term weight management.