JOURNAL OF LIAONING TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
(NATURAL SCIENCE EDITION)
LIAONING GONGCHENG JISHU DAXUE XUEBAO (ZIRAN KEXUE BAN)
辽宁工程技术大学学报（自然科学版）
CURRENT PRACTICES IN OBESITY MANAGEMENT: A REVIEW
ERHIANO, Okiemute Ovokeroye, TALABI, Justina Yetunde
ABSTRACT
Obesity is a serious global problem affecting both developed and developing countries. Several diseases have obesity as a driving force. This includes cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, cancer, etc. The multifactorial nature of obesity makes it complex. Classification of obesity according to BMI aids in the prediction of risk levels of metabolic syndrome and other comorbidities. Current management practices go beyond dieting to use of anti-obesity medication and surgeries. The most common anti-obesity medication is Orlistat, which reduces fat absorption. Weight-loss surgery is often the last contingency to alleviate obesity and its related problems. Modern research into alternative medicine focuses on the use of plants and plant parts as nutraceuticals to prevent and treat obesity. The article reviews current management practices and plant research in the treatment of obesity.
Keywords: Obesity, treatment, anti-obesity, diet