Obesity represents a major health problem worldwide and is associated with increased
prevalence of numerous health-related conditions, including diabetes, hypertension …

There is currently an epidemic of overweight and obesity in the United States. Current
estimates are that more than 65% of adults are overweight (body mass index [BMI]! 25 …

Obesity is a multifactorial disease with increasing incidence and burden on societies
worldwide. Obesity can be managed through everyday behavioral changes involving energy …

The prevalence of obesity in the USA has increased dramatically in the past decade. This
foreshadows an increase in the rates of morbidity and mortality from obesity-related …

The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity highlight the need for improved
intervention strategies to counteract this significant public health problem. To this end, it …

Physical activity and exercise training programs are integral part of a comprehensive obesity
management approach. In persons with overweight or obesity, exercise training, specifically …

As many as 40% of women and 24% of men are trying to lose weight at any given time. 70
Exercise has been used as a unique mode of treatment for obesity. Most often, it has been …

The majority of randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) show only modest weight loss with
exercise intervention alone, and slight increases in weight loss when exercise intervention is …

Obesity and overweight are linked to a wide range of medical conditions, such as
hypertension, diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis, obstructive sleep apnea, and coronary artery …

Some clinical manifestations of obesity include nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, type 2
diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Calorie restriction may aid in weight loss in the short …