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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

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Obesity and Physical Activity.

Bo-Yeon Kim¹, Dug-Hyun Choi¹, Chan-Hee Jung¹

¹Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea.

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Summary

Weight loss interventions like calorie restriction, exercise, and physical activity are crucial for managing obesity. This review examines the effectiveness of exercise and physical activity for weight reduction and maintenance in obese individuals.

Keywords:

Exercise Obesity Physical activity Weight loss Weight maintenance

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Area of Science:

Obesity and Metabolic Health
Exercise Physiology
Public Health

Background:

Obesity is linked to serious health issues like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
While calorie restriction offers short-term weight loss, its long-term efficacy is debated.
The role of exercise and physical activity in managing obesity requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the impact of exercise and physical activity on weight loss in obese and overweight populations.
To evaluate the effectiveness of aerobic exercise and resistance training for weight reduction and maintenance.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature review of studies on exercise, physical activity, and weight management in obese individuals.
Analysis of data concerning aerobic exercise, resistance training, and combined interventions.
Assessment of studies focusing on both weight loss and long-term weight maintenance.

Main Results:

Exercise and physical activity show potential for weight reduction in obese populations.
Aerobic exercise and resistance training appear to contribute to weight loss and maintenance.
The precise efficacy and optimal protocols require further research.

Conclusions:

Exercise and physical activity are important components of obesity management strategies.
Both aerobic and resistance training can aid in achieving and sustaining weight loss.
Further research is needed to establish definitive guidelines for exercise interventions in obese individuals.