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Abstract

This sober assessment from one of the most important health expert panels in the United States highlights the need for effective interventions to reduce overweight and obesity. Although most people prefer their appearance when they are leaner, the primary reason to address overweight and obesity with patients is that these are major health risks that markedly increase coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, asthma, cancer, arthritis, and mortality, as well as contributing to multiple adverse psychological and social consequences [2–5]. In this chapter, our current problem of overweight and obesity is outlined, characteristics of a successful weight loss diet are discussed, and practical ideas for the use of a MedDiet for weight control are offered. The quantity of information presented is greater than can be shared with patients in a single office visit so this chapter may be used as a clinical reference to refer to as necessary. This chapter may also be offered to patients as a guide for independent follow-up reading on an effective, science-based strategy for weight loss.

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