Nutrition and Food Sciences

The primary prevention of obesity in children, adolescents, and adults emphasizes preventing overweight and obesity through lifestyle modifications. This includes recommendations for regular physical activity, healthy eating habits, and periodic medical check-ups. It also covers weight management strategies, such as regular assessments using body mass index (BMI) to identify underlying causes, risk factors, and associated comorbidities of obesity. Obesity management involves lifestyle changes, medications, and, in some cases, surgery. The primary treatment for obesity focuses on increasing physical activity and adopting a balanced diet.