American Gastroenterological Association medical position statement on Obesity, This document presents the official recommendations of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) on Obesity. It was approved by the Clinical Practice Committee on March 3, 2002 and by the AGA Governing Board on May 19, 2002.☆
Abstract
Obesity is a chronic disease that has become a major health problem in many countries because of its high prevalence, causal relationship with serious medical illnesses, and economic consequences. Data from prospective randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that intentional weight loss improves many of the medical complications associated with obesity.
GASTROENTEROLOGY 2002;123:879-881
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