It’s estimated that nearly three-quarters of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese. The American diet shifting from whole foods to more convenient fare, a rise in sedentary lifestyles and less walkable cities are all thought to be factors. Being overweight or obese has been linked to numerous health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, stroke and certain types of cancers. Diet and exercise have long been the gold standard in turning the tide on weight gain, though genetics, medicalconditions and socioeconomic factors can make losing weight difficult to impossible. For people who are significantly overweight, bariatric surgery and a new class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1) may offer solutions. Read in-depth about these options here.
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