The pharmacological management of obesity

Obesity is a growing phenomenon and a global concern. It is well-known that it plays a significant role in the development of several preventable diseases. The physiological mechanisms in regulating energy intake and expenditure are complex and remain a target area for current and future research. T...

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Autor principal:	André Marais
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Publicado:	AOSIS 2016
Materias:	anti-obesity agents appetite body composition obesity weight loss Medicine R
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:cec1fbb1007b422e898d340ae1b9dc7f2021-11-24T07:44:18ZThe pharmacological management of obesity2078-61902078-620410.4102/safp.v58i4.4510https://doaj.org/article/cec1fbb1007b422e898d340ae1b9dc7f2016-08-01T00:00:00Zhttps://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4510https://doaj.org/toc/2078-6190https://doaj.org/toc/2078-6204Obesity is a growing phenomenon and a global concern. It is well-known that it plays a significant role in the development of several preventable diseases. The physiological mechanisms in regulating energy intake and expenditure are complex and remain a target area for current and future research. The absence of a golden standard in determining the body’s composition provides for various measurement techniques, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Lifestyle changes and reduced caloric intake form the backbone of any pharmacological intervention. A myriad of therapeutic agents are available which offer the provision for individualised treatment.André MaraisAOSISarticleanti-obesity agentsappetitebody compositionobesityweight lossMedicineRENSouth African Family Practice, Vol 58, Iss 4, Pp 16-21 (2016)
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description	Obesity is a growing phenomenon and a global concern. It is well-known that it plays a significant role in the development of several preventable diseases. The physiological mechanisms in regulating energy intake and expenditure are complex and remain a target area for current and future research. The absence of a golden standard in determining the body’s composition provides for various measurement techniques, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Lifestyle changes and reduced caloric intake form the backbone of any pharmacological intervention. A myriad of therapeutic agents are available which offer the provision for individualised treatment.
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title	The pharmacological management of obesity
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The pharmacological management of obesity

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